Rounded Back Antique Chairs
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Corner Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1820s American Empire Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Teak
2010s German Chairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Acrylic
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Trimming, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Corner Chairs
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
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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, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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