Reversible Chair
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Canvas, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Ash
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
2010s Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Wood, Bouclé
2010s Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Chairs
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Foam, Har...
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Mahogany, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s British Modern Club Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1930s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak, Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Granadillo, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Foam, Organic Material, Hemp, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile,...
1990s Country Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Turkish Kilim Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Foam, Hemp, Upholstery, Linen, Goat Hair, Wool, Textile, Fabric
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Reversible Chair 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.
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