Adjustable Wood Chair
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Walnut
20th Century European Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Antique 1870s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Beech
Late 20th Century American Space Age Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood, Wood, Laminate, Foam, Velvet
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Rosewood, Paper
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Southeast Asian Other Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs
Tapestry, Rosewood
2010s British Chairs
Wood, Beech, Elm
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood, Fabric
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Faux Fur, Maple
Antique 18th Century Louis XIV Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s South African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century German Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century German Victorian Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s American Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Maple
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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