Bent Wood Seat
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
Antique 1850s Austrian Art Nouveau Loveseats
Wicker, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Hickory
2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Ash, Bentwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Space Age Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Laminate, Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Adirondack Benches
Bamboo
2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Lounge Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Stools
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Figurative Sculptures
Wood
1990s American Chairs
Maple, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Cord, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Settees
Rattan, Reed, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Paint
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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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