Throne Like Chairs
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Prairie School Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Bronze
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
2010s American Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Chestnut
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Spruce
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024While we don't know for sure what the first ever chair looked like, early examples of chairs dating back to ancient Egypt can give us some idea of its form. Archaeologists have uncovered chairs from around 3100 B.C. They tend to have boxy shapes and upholstery made of cloth or leather. Compared to modern chairs, seat heights were much lower, at around 10 inches above the floor. Find a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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