Baker Tufted Chairs
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Satin, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American William IV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs
Fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
2010s Mexican Modern Console Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Paper
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Late 20th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Regency Chairs
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Regency Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
1990s American Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century North American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century North American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
1990s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
Unrestored.
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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