Wood Icon Chair
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Paint, Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Hardwood, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Puerto Rican Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Giltwood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, 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.
- Why is the Eames chair iconic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames chair is iconic due to its sleek and handsome design, making it the first lounge chair of its time to depart from more traditional, bulky styles. It is also exceptionally comfortable. This mid-century chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the furniture company Herman Miller. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eames chairs from top sellers worldwide.
- Why is the ghost chair iconic?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Louis Ghost chair is iconic for its elegant clear Lucite design, created by Phillipe Starck in 2002. It makes it exceptionally versatile to incorporate into existing decor, as well as making it an eye-catching style statement. Shop a collection of ghost chairs from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern 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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