Sculptural Vanity Chair
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Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Vanities
Leather, Mahogany, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Vanities
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hide, Leather, Wood, Lacquer, Fur
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Paper
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble
2010s Italian International Style Desks and Writing Tables
Marble, Metal
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Vintage 1970s Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1970s Canadian Organic Modern Stools
Wood
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Side Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Fur, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Sculptural Vanity Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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