Old Vintage Wooden Chair
20th Century Swedish Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Straw, Wood
20th Century French Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
20th Century French Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood, Velvet
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Canvas, Oil
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wicker, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Beech
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Beech
20th Century Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Faux Leather, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Velvet, Wood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Teak
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Teak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Straw, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Straw, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Straw, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Iron
1950s American Rococo Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Leather
1960s Danish Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Aluminum, Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Beech
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Brass
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Leather, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Mohair, Upholstery
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Teak
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Leather, Beech, Teak
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Brass
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wicker, Cane, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Papercord, Teak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Chrome
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Chrome
1970s Belgian Post-Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Mahogany, Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Wooden Chair
Wood, Leather
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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