Bentwood Chairs
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple, Bentwood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Fur, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Bentwood, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Benches
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Bentwood, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Beech
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s German Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s German Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Japanese Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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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.
- What is a bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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