Authentic Art Deco Side Chair
Vintage 1950s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Side Tables
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood, Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Copper
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Sofa Tables
Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s African Minimalist Side Tables
Travertine
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
2010s European Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Steel, Brass
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Rattan
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Amboyna
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1930s French Side Tables
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Amboyna
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Authentic Art Deco Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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