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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Iron
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Space Age Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Portuguese Space Age Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s English Jacobean Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rope, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Straw, Beech
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s Scottish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Wood, Pine, Fruitwood, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Leather, Suede
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Straw, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century Rocking Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
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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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