Armless Armchair
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Hide, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Hide, Ash
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Turkish Minimalist Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Foam, Upholstery, Bouclé
2010s Turkish Minimalist Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Metal
Early 20th Century Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Sectional Sofas
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Teak
20th Century American Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer
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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.
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