Art Deco Fan Back Chair
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Bouclé
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple
Vintage 1930s Italian Adam Style Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Living Room Sets
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brocade
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Ultrasuede
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
20th Century Chairs
20th Century Chairs
20th Century Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Lucite
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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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