Balloon Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs
Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Metal
2010s Japanese Modern Benches
Wire
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Satinwood, Tapestry
Antique Mid-18th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Dutch Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Lacquer, Carbon Fiber
2010s Dutch Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
2010s Dutch Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1840s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Giltwood
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s European Club Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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