Architecture Chair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Pine
20th Century Chairs
Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements
Steel
Vintage 1970s Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1600s English Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s German Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Architectural Models
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Models
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swiss Chairs
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cement
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Slipper Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Plywood, Foam
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Fabric, 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 lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.