2 Low Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Alligator, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
1990s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca, Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Fruitwood, Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Wood
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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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The LC2 chair is a chair designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Its full name is the LC2 Petit Confort chair. The LC line, which stressed functionality first, saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. The chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece of furniture, really) using an exoskeleton of chromed tubular steel instead of hiding the construction inside, prioritizing an emphasis on function that boldly declared their modernist approach. Meanwhile, thick leather cushions make the seat exceptionally comfortable and lend it a boxy appearance that is compatible with the architecture and design of the International Style in which the group worked. On 1stDibs, find a variety of LC2 chairs.
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