Slat Seat And Back
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Antique 1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rosewood, Silk
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Sofas
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Elm
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Slate
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Industrial Dining Room Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Iron, Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Ash
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches
Iron
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Cherry, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
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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, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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