Tete A Tete Chairs
Early 20th Century Islamic Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Fur, Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass, Metal
2010s American Console Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...
Plaster
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Ta...
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Corner Chairs
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Club Chairs
Wood, Textile, Cane
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Iron
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1960s North American Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Daybeds
Fabric
Late 20th Century Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Antique 1860s English Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Marble
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Satin, Lacquer
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam
Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Tete A Tete Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Tete A Tete Chairs?
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.
- What is a kissing chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A kissing chair is a type of chair where the 2 seats are joined in an S shape. The seats are placed adjacent to each other facing in opposite directions. It shares common ground with loveseats and is also known as a courting chair or gossip's chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage kissing chairs and loveseats.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.