Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Jugendstil Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Birch, Burl
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
1860s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Rattan, Teak
Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine, Plywood
Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1920s French Art Deco Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wrought Iron
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Birch, Plywood
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Rattan, Ash
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century English Baroque Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Lambskin, Oak
1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Teak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Hardwood, Pine
18th Century Scandinavian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
19th Century Empire Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool
19th Century Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
1920s Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Cotton
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
1920s Asian Tribal Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool
Early 1900s Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
Early 1900s Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Cotton
1920s Renaissance Revival Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Central Asian Other Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wool
Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Leather, Teak
1920s Dutch Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Oak
1920s Dutch Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
1920s Dutch Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Birch, Pine
Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Scandinavian Dining Chairs
Steel
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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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