Chinese Fretwork Chairs
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Marble
Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Modern Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Mongolian Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Hardwood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1820s English Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Early 2000s American Georgian Armchairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Bamboo, Elm
Antique 1770s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Suede, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Cabinets
Glass, Maple, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Armchairs
Satinwood
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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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