Wood Elbow Chair
2010s Danish Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1790s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Oak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Rush
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Armchairs
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century British Chinese Export Dining Room Sets
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Beech, Leather
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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 the Elbow chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.
- 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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