Rope Twist Chair
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Australian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
2010s Italian Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Rope, Maple
2010s Canadian Chairs
Rush, Rope, Papercord, Oak, Wood
2010s Canadian Chairs
Papercord, Rush, Rope, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Iron
2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Rush, Oak, Wood, Rope
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Fur
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cord
Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Elizabethan Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Upholstery, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Ebony
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Beech, Paper
Antique 1820s English Regency Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Credenzas
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Country Stools
Beech, Rush
Vintage 1920s Anglo-Indian Dining Room Sets
Pine
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1840s English Victorian Children's Furniture
Wood
Antique 1830s Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 1830s Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Antique 1830s English William IV Tables
Mahogany
2010s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
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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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