Wood Hand Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cotton, Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century American Steampunk Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s African Tribal Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Macassar, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Wood
20th Century American Steampunk Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Swiss Swivel Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Wood, Jacaranda, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Cotton, Walnut, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Reed, Hardwood
20th Century Portuguese Folk Art Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s North American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century German Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood
2010s Philippine Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
20th Century Japanese Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Australian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Sheepskin
2010s North American Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Leather, Fabric
2010s Macedonian Modern Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Wood
2010s Rustic Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sapele Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Brutalist Chairs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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