Arrow Chair
2010s American Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Maple
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Maple
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Gesso, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Fiberglass, Paint
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s English George IV Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1820s American Federal Chairs
Maple, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Wood, Rush
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Nutwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Furniture
Twine, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
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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.
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