Sunset Chair
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Beech, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Acrylic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Acrylic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Acrylic, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Acrylic, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
2010s Mexican Chairs
Cotton, Nylon, Wood, Katalox, Machiche
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Mexican Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Nylon, Wood, Katalox, Machiche
2010s Guatemalan Organic Modern Rocking Chairs
Plywood
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wenge, Wood, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Marble
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
2010s Egyptian Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
2010s Dining Room Tables
Iron
2010s Egyptian Modern Dining Room Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
2010s American Modern Stools
Marble
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Pine
1990s American Rustic Posters
Wood, Paper
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Mohair, Burl
2010s Guatemalan Stools
Plywood
2010s Stools
Plywood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography
Paper
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography
Paper
Vintage 1980s American Ceramics
Ceramic
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Other
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Greek Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Greek Classical Greek Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
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Sunset 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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