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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
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20th Century French Louis XVI Secretaires
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Velvet
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s British Colonial Armchairs
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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Vases
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Hardwood
20th Century French Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
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Early 2000s Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal, Brass
1990s Armchairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Fabric, Reed, Foam, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wicker
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
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.