Pair Of Tall Upholstered Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Danish Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé
Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hickory, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Maple
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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.
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