Coronet Chair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique 1890s British Sporting Art Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Silver
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Yew
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
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Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Canapes
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Antique 1870s Italian Early Victorian Toys and Dolls
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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Benches
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Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 1730s English Queen Anne Side Tables
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Elizabethan Wall-mounted Sculptures
Oak
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1730s English George II Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Naugahyde
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Armchairs
20th Century English Campaign Side Chairs
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Chinese Export Settees
Padouk
Antique 1680s English Armchairs
Walnut
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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