12 Red Leather Chairs
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Metal
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Minimalist Benches
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Flush Mount
Murano Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Greek Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
2010s Thai Minimalist Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
2010s Thai Minimalist Conference Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Rustic Game Tables
Steel
Antique Early 1800s British Books
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Faux Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1800s Books
Leather, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1910s Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Baltic Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fiberglass
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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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