Arch Leg Chairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Straw, Fruitwood
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique Early 1800s English Gothic Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hungarian Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Silk, Oak
Antique 1810s British George III Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Steel
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1760s English Medieval Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Chairs
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Mohair
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
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