Upholstered Klismos Chair
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Stone
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century North American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Oak
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
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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.
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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