Ultra Modern Chair
2010s American Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Lucite
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Antique 1880s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Animal Skin, Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nickel, Chrome, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s American Other Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Burl
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Latex, Rosewood, Rubber, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Lucite, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Lucite
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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