Bistro Bar Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
Early 2000s French Provincial Stools
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Stools
Metal, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chippendale Game Tables
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Oil
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1910s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Straw, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Recent Sales
20th Century Italian Chairs
Plastic, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s English Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Bauhaus Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Crayon, Pencil
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Swivel Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Resin
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Bentwood
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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 bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What size are bistro chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
- Are bistro chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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