Bamboo Barrel Chairs
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Chenille, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wool, Cotton, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Linen
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs
Beech, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Modern Tables
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
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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.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
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