1940 Stacking Chairs
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Plastic
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s English Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s German Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Center Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate, Birch
Vintage 1940s American Sideboards
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Dressers
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Desks
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Oceanic Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Desks
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Ottomans and Poufs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Tables
Copper
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Plastic
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
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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.
- Can I stack Tolix chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can indeed stack Tolix chairs. The sleek design makes this chair an easy fit for your interior or exterior needs, and when you're done, you can easily stack and stow them away. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Tolix chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
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