Americana Chair
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Rush, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Shaker Rocking Chairs
Rush, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Antique Early 19th Century American Country More Folk Art
Wood
Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
1990s Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Metal, Other
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables
Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Stools
Textile, Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Farm Tables
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Blanket Chests
Oak
Antique 1890s Chaise Longues
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Metal
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Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Children's Furniture
Wire
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Reed, Paint, Wood
Antique 1820s French American Classical Historical Memorabilia
Cotton
20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
20th Century American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Chrome, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Paint
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century American Rocking Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Lucite
Antique 1730s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Center Tables
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Early 20th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Cane, Maple
Antique 19th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Stone, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Stone, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Maple
Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Iron
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Rustic Desks
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art
Copper, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Sculptures
Antique 19th Century American More Folk Art
Tin
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Benches
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Clay
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Desks
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rustic Rocking Chairs
Twig
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Oak, Chestnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, 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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