Big Rare Chair
Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Olive
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
Antique 1840s Danish Other Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Jute, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
1990s Austrian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century Scottish Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Bamboo, Wood, Alpaca
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Walnut, Plywood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
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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 big chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A big chair is also called a chair-and-a-half. It is larger than a regular chair but not as wide as a loveseat. Find a wide range of oversized antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Big circle chairs are called papasan chairs, bowl chairs, or moon chairs. They are bowl shaped and can adjust the angle and even fit two people.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Big, round chairs are called Papasan chairs. They feature angled bowl-shaped basket seats and round bases. For comfort, the chairs have thick, tufted cushions. You'll find a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What big living room chairs are called depends on their style. A chair that has an integrated footrest is a lounge chair or a chaise longue, while one with a tall back that curves in at the top is a wingback chair. Chairs that feature footrests that raise and lower with the touch of a button or pull of a lever are recliners. A chair-and-a-half is an extra-wide living room chair with a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of living room chairs.
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