3 Legged Wood Chair
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Armchairs
Wood
1990s Mexican Brutalist Armchairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Tables
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
2010s American Stools
Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Cherry
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Jacaranda, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Stone
2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
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Aluminum
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Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Cabinets
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
2010s Mexican Brutalist Chairs
Hardwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Brass
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1940s Czech Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
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Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
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Beech, Teak
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Wood, Hardwood
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Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Wood
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Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Wood
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Metal
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Brass
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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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