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Scandinavian Modern Four Dining Room chairs by Johannes Anders
Located in Lejre, DK
elegance to these chairs. With their slim silhouettes and comfortable sitting experience, they are not only
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Dining Room Chairs of Walnut and Upholstered with Dark Fabric, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of dining room chairs, crafted from rich walnut and upholstered in dark fabric, embodies
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 35.44 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 370 By Alfred Christensen From 1950s
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
*PRICE INCLUDES FULL REFINISH OF THE ENTIRE WOODWORK ON ALL CHAIRS*
The set of six dining Room
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 32.29 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
, rounded shape that provides a comfortable sitting experience.
The chair's upholstery is made of red
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 29.34 in W 21.07 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Set of four
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Dining Room Chairs Model 75 Made In Teak By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
*PRICE INCLUDES FULL REFINISH OF WOOD ON ALL CHAIRS*
The set of six dining room chairs, known as
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 16.74 in
Tubular Cantilever Chair, 1980s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Since the kitchen/dining room table is the heart of the home, it’s only right to have chairs that
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
home office or den, in your bedroom, sitting room, or simply as comfortable extra seating in your
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
user to feel more relaxed when sitting. Each chair is professionally refinished, and the cushions are
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
PK9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The PK9 chair, also known as the Tulip chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Diningroom Chairs 1950s Wilkhahn Model 351 Georg Leowald
By Wilkhahn, Georg Leowald
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful dining chairs model 351 from the 1950s by Georg Leowald for Wilkhahn. Solid frame and
Category
1950s European Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, which will give you greater comfort when sitting. The seats of each chair are supported by solid curved
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Pierre Chapo Sculptural 'S34' Chairs in Solid Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
placed to evenly distribute the weight of the person sitting on it. The S34 chair truly showcases Chapo's
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Postmodern Dining Table Chairs with Red Seat - Set of 6
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the perfect combination of style and comfort with our set of 6 dining table chairs
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Custom Hickory Chair Green Mohair Macdonald Club Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A custom Hickory Chair Furniture green mohair velvet MacDonald style club chair with a tailored
Category
20th Century Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine and Paper Cord, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Morazzone, Varese
armchairs or dining chairs in solid pine.
Gorgeous natural expression and grain of the light-colored wood
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
from the playful, funky shape of the back of this chair. Thanks to its shape, sitting on the chair
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
LOVELY PAiR OF VICTORIAN HEPPLEWHITE HALLWAY SIDE CHAIRS FEATHER FILLED
Located in Pulborough, GB
undoubtedly become focal points in any room they adorn.
Overall, these lovely Hepplewhite hallway side chairs
Category
20th Century British Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Six Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Awesome set of six vintage chrome “Thin Line” dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 Danish Modern Dining Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Additional information:
Material
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pastoe "Sm05" Black Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1960
By Harry Bertoia, Cees Braakman, Knoll, Pastoe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
a perfect choice for long periods of sitting.
The PASTOE SM05 black wire chair is a versatile piece
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Metallic Thread
Set of 6 ‘Setu' Dining / Conference Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 ‘Setu' Dining / Conference Chairs by Herman Miller
Additional information:
Featured at
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Danish Modern CH-23 Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern leather dining chairs designed by the iconic designer Hans J. Wegner for
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
By Roland Rainer, Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
seat and back from plywood are natural lacquered.
Plus, these chairs are stackable !
Sitting comfort is
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 19.1 in D 21.07 in
4 Chippendale Monticello Honeymoon Cottage Mahogany Pierced Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Monticello you would now find them in The South Square Family Sitting Room. Made of mahogany featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Solid Oak Post Modern Library Dining Chairs, Set of 9 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are structurally sound. The chairs seats are carved to create better function for sitting. They are
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Stunning Vlag dining chairs by Gerard Van Den Berg - The Netherlands
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
van den Berg.
The multifunctional chair Vlag is made in the image of a streaming flag. The movement
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 24.41 in
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
topstitch details, ensuring that each sitting experience is as comfortable as it is stylish. The chairs rest
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Midcentury Asian Modern Upholstered Chinoiserie Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated and substantial set of eight dining chairs. They feature an Asian Modern design
Category
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
LOVELY PAiR OF VICTORIAN HEPPLEWHITE CARVER HALLWAY SIDE CHAIRS FEATHER FILLED
Located in Pulborough, GB
contemporary space, these chairs will undoubtedly become focal points in any room they adorn.
Overall, these
Category
20th Century British Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
By Edvin Helseth
Located in Delft, NL
Pine dining arm chairs by Edvin Helseth for Stange Bruk, Norway 1960s
Set of pine chairs from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 27.56 in W 20.67 in D 18.51 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa per Cassina Model 121 Leather Walnut Dinning Chairs, 1967
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Rome, IT
Exciting Italian style for this group of six chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Set of 5 Dining Chairs Model CH29P by Hans Wegner & Carl Hansen, Early Edition
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
The saw bench chair CH29P in oak is an iconic dining room chair designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1952
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
, sitting room, or simply as comfortable extra seating in your living room. Are they comfortable? VERY. Are
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
or den, in your bedroom, sitting room, or simply as comfortable extra seating in your living room
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Extremely Rare Set of 8 Friso Kramer 'theatre' Chairs with Fold Up Seats
By Friso Kramer
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
user forgets he is sitting on a chair.
For shipping the chairs can be stacked, four chairs per
Category
1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 2
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, canvas and walnut, Italy, 1974, set of two
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Set of 8 1960s Oak Danish Poul Volther for Sorø Stolefabrik Dining Chairs
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
with great focus on both the sitting experience and the structure of the chair, is mixed with a unique
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Utrecht, NL
traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design of these chairs relays an insight about the society and culture
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 17.33 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and dark beech, Italy, 1974
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, red leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 14
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 12
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 16
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Sleek. Modern. Curved seat back and thick padded seat deliver a luxurious and comfortable sitting
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs Made by Soro Stolefabrik, set of six
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Mid Century set of six elegant dining chairs, including two with armrests, crafted from rosewood
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 6
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, black leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Parsons Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé by Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy set of eight Parsons dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin newly
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 33 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Model 693 Chairs by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli, Cassina
Located in London, GB
A extraordinary set of six early Model 693 chairs, by Carlo de Carli for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
H 32.68 in W 18.12 in D 22.05 in
1980's Post-Modern Dining / Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the high standard and excellent quality furniture.
These four "sitting sculpture" chairs are in
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
8 matching Monk Chairs in canvas by Afra e Tobia Scarpa for Molteni Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Matching set of 8 Monk dining chairs with a striking combination of the original canvas and warm
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
famous for the high standard and excellent quality furniture.
These four "sitting sculpture" chairs are
Category
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
80's Pair Post-Modern Dining Office Chairs in Red and Black by Klaus Wettergren
By Klaus Wettergren, Q Production 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
famous for the high standard and excellent quality furniture.
These four "sitting sculpture" chairs are
Category
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Sitting Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
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Vintage Sitting Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage sitting room chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all vintage sitting room chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage sitting room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern vintage sitting room chairs are consistently popular styles. Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames each produced beautiful vintage sitting room chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Sitting Room Chairs?
Vintage sitting room chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,651, while the lowest priced sells for $58 and the highest can go for as much as $2,387,040.
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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