Armless Bamboo Chair
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Cord
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Paint
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bamboo
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Iron
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cane, Rattan, Ceramic
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
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Travertine
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Antique 18th Century French Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Stools
Antler, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Mohair, Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1910s French Rococo Figurative Sculptures
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary French Daybeds
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rope, Pine
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Paint
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Velvet, Pine
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Bronze
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Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s German Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Bamboo, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Canvas, Bamboo
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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.
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
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