Polish Bentwood Chairs
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Textile, Bentwood
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Empire Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Foam, Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Bentwood, Polyester
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
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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.
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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