Retro Low Chair
1980s American Retro Low Chair
Walnut
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Retro Low Chair
Bouclé
1950s French Retro Low Chair
Beech, Plywood
1970s Hollywood Regency Retro Low Chair
Ash
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Retro Low Chair
Teak, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Steel
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Aluminum
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Cane, Hardwood
1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Faux Leather, Cedar
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Low Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
1960s American Scandinavian Modern Retro Low Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Fabric, Foam
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Wood, Cord
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Rush, Oak
1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro Low Chair
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Retro Low Chair
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Fabric, Foam, Ash
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Straw, Elm
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Cane, Teak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Tribal Retro Low Chair
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Swedish Modern Retro Low Chair
Velvet, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Suede, Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Retro Low Chair
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Retro Low Chair
Upholstery, Giltwood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Felt, Beech
Mid-20th Century Colombian Retro Low Chair
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Beech
Mid-20th Century Other Retro Low Chair
Leather, Wood
1970s American Retro Low Chair
Rattan, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Cane, Teak
1980s Italian Modern Retro Low Chair
Felt
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Leather, Wood
1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Retro Low Chair
Fabric, Wood
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Rattan, Wood, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Wood, Leather, Walnut
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Teak, Cane, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Leather, Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Leather, Plywood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Low Chair
Mahogany, Leather
1970s Japanese Showa Retro Low Chair
Plywood
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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 low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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