Wood Chair Scoop
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Chairs
Ash
2010s Chairs
Ash
2010s Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Club Chairs
Lacquer, Mahogany, Oak, Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Brass
Antique 1780s French Directoire Armchairs
Linen, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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