Arbus Chairs Pair
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
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Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
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Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
2010s American Modern Dressers
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Travertine, Wrought Iron
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Raffia, Wood
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Fabric, Sycamore
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Leather, Oak
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Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
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Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Elm, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Other Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Textile, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1950s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Early 2000s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Sycamore
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Stools
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Teak
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Velvet, Oak
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Wood
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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, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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