Aircraft Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Industrial Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Dutch Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Chairs
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Art Deco More Candle Holders
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Polyester
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Vanities
Mirror, Wood
Vintage 1940s Magazine Racks and Stands
Lucite, Maple
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Sideboards
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Vintage 1980s British Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
2010s British Modern Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel, Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s German Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s British Modern Chairs
Vintage 1980s British Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Slipper Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Tables
2010s Streamlined Moderne Aviation Objects
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Aluminum
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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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