Wood Side Arm Chair
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
2010s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Country Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Country Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Campaign Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
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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.
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