White Bentwood Chairs
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1990s Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Greek Space Age Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Bentwood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Czech Vienna Secession Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Bentwood, Polyester
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s European Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Lacquer, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Birch
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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 is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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