High Backed Cane Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Ash, Beech
Early 20th Century British Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Charles II Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s English Regency Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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