4 Doning Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mexican Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron, Iron, Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Metallic Thread
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Pine
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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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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