Venturi Chippendale
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Plywood, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Birch, Laminate
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather
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2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Early 2000s Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Directoire Dining Room Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Laminate
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Laminate, Wood, Wool
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors
Wood, Lacquer
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Fiberglass, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Laminate, Plywood, Wool
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Fiberglass, Wood
Venturi Chippendale For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.