Barrel Back Bamboo Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton, Linen
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Rattan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Cane
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Contemporary Photography
C Print
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror
20th Century British Bohemian Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 2000s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
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Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs
Beech, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather, Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood, Faux Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s European Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Mexican Rustic Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cedar, Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Settees
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Hide
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
20th Century Asian British Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Oak, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Cane
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Cotton, Upholstery, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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