Skirted Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
2010s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
2010s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Down, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Wicker
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam, Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Chairs
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen, Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan
Antique Early 1900s American Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chairs
Silk
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Cotton Canvas
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Linen, Elm, Foam
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Mohair, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, 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.
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