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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Beech, Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s English Shaker Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century French Elizabethan Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1970s German Minimalist Armchairs
Chrome
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Palisander
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Slag Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Elizabethan Armchairs
Oak
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Textile, Wood
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Swivel Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Chairs
Poplar
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Swivel Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Willow
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Historical Memorabilia
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Tables
Ash
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood, Ash
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Rocking Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Beech
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors
Glass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Stools
Beech, Plywood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
1904 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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