Early 20th Century Pair Of Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Chippendale Side Chairs
Early 20th Century African Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Egyptian Revival Slipper Chairs
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s British Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Ivorian Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Lounge Chairs
Stone
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Birch
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Danish Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
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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.
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