Modern Wood Chair
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Walnut, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
PVC, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Guatemalan Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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