Pressed Wood Chair
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Maple, Oak
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Ghanaian Chairs
Brass
2010s Finnish Chairs
Felt, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Cedar
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Abalone, Cotton, Foam, PVC, Beech, Plywood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Cedar, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Plywood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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