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Set of Six Metal Kitchen Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs after Thonet c. 1970's
By Thonet, Daystrom Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of vintage 1970's kitchen chairs, modeled after the iconic Vienna Secessionist Thonet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Josef Hoffman for Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
are circa 1920. The iconic bentwood cafe bistro chair has a simple design with elegant curves using
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

French Provincial Country Rustic Style Side Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provincial French Country style rush seat distressed chair. This vintage distressed bistro cafe
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Late 20th Century French Country Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rush, Pine

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pr. charming French Bistro, Cafe style arm chairs, one in pink, one in blue. The chairs have metal
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pr. Art Deco Secessionist Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs, having repeating circular speed band stretchers, a
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of three varying UHL patinated metal cafe bistro dining chairs
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Kleinburg, ON
company was known for its UHL Art Steel line of furniture. The UHL Art Steel line included chairs, stools
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Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique 1920s French Bistro Cafe or Poolside Chair Vintage Mid-Century
By Robert Mallet-Stevens, Jean Prouvé, Rene Malaval
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Mid-Century and heavily patinated accent chair. Possibly French. Old repair to one of the spokes
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Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gilded Ballroom Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs Two Pairs available
By The London Charivari
Located in New York, NY
Offering two pairs of Italian gold gilt ballroom chairs, one pair with a ballon style back, the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Scarce early set (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Scarce early set of (6) Bentwood Bistro/Cafe' Chairs. by Michael Thonet .. I believe these to date
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Antique 1860s Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood

Vienna Secesionist Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chair by Fischel after Thonet
By Fischel, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic Vienna Secessionist bentwood cafe, bistro, dining chair, circa 1900/1930's, marked Fischel
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Boho Chic Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage bentwood cafe Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4) chairs, round seats with
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Vintage 1980s Polish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair Made Italy Bauhaus Style Bistro Café Chairs Chrome Cane Seat After Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Italian bistro or café chairs in the style of Thonet comprised of lovely chrome frames with bent
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair
By Michael Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Michael Thonet #4 Bentwood & Cane Cafe Daum Bistro Dining Chair - a Pair. Circa early 20th
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Authentic Early 20th Century French Bistro Cafe Dining Set 4 Chairs with a Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5 pc set from Paris. Bistro set in old yellow paint, 4 Foldup chairs with a Foldup metal
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Set of Four Vintage Tolix Café Chairs by Xavier Pauchard
By Tolix, Xavier Pauchard
Located in Stockton, NJ
A set of four original Tolix bistro café chairs designed by Xavier Pauchard. Wonderful patina and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

SUiTE OF FOUR THONET CIRCA 1930'S AUSTRIAN BISTRO DINING BAR BENTWOOD CHAIRS
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
original Austrian Thonet Bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs Circa 1930's Please note the delivery fee
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..Wonderful patina..color,,finish
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Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

6 Original Biedermeier Chairs Caféhaus Seat Weave circa 1850-1860 Solid Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare set of 6 antique Biedermeier chairs / café house chairs / bistro chairs made of solid
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Thonet Art Nouveau Set of Six very Rare Chairs with Printed Pattern.
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Antwerp, BE
accents, cafe or bistro chairs steamed curved bent wood, beech seat and back of pressed plywood with
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

René Herbst 'Sandows' Dining Chair in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
furnishing a spacious area, such as a dining hall, bistro, or café. The chairs might contain some rust and
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Vintage 1920s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Iron and Steel Garden Patio Bistro Cafe Ding Chair by Francois Carre c 1940's
By Salterini, Francois Carre
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish metal arm chair by Francois Carre, made in France circa 1940's. The chair
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

3 pc. Mid Century Dinette Kitchen Cafe Bistro Set after Paul McCobb c. 1950/60's
By Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century Dinette, Kitchen, Bistro, Cafe style table and chair set, including two chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vintage Parisian Style Foldable Bistro Chairs with More Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous vintage fold up cafe, bistro or garden dining chairs with a bit of that Parisian style
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Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 French Style Woven Black Enameled Iron Folding Bistro Chairs, C. 1930
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Early 20th Century set of 4 folding Black Enamel Wrought Iron Dining Side Chairs. Cafe
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 4 French Bistro Garden Folding Iron Frame Dining Chairs w Wood Slats 1925
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple yet elegant set of 4 French Bistro Cafe dining chairs with folding iron frames and wood
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Vintage 1920s French International Style Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

1950s French Metal Industrial Stacking Café Bistro Chairs in Red
Located in London, GB
Industrial Design of these chairs is traditional French executed in bright red colour. The worn out look
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Thonet Labeled Bentwood Cafe Bistro Chairs
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of four iconic No. 18 cafe bistro dining chairs with original early 20th century paper labels
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20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950s Spanish Wooden Cafe Bistro Chairs with Light Gray Paint
Located in Houston, TX
These bistro chairs from Spain are in excellent condition. They are a heavy duty wooden chair that
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Large Set of Thonet Dining Cafe Bistro Chairs 12 available
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Thonet steam bent case, bistro style dining chairs, unusual to find a large lots still
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Jacob & Josef Kohn Bentwood Mazowia Thonet Style Cafe Bistro Chairs Poland, 1910
By Thonet, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Mazowia
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 Grotto style bentwood chairs marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chairs feature bentwood
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Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Set of Four Industrial Steel Cafe Bistro Chairs Wood Seats & Backs, circa 191
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of four matching iron industrial chairs with wood seats and backs. Chairs were refinished about
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Vintage 1910s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sweetheart Bistro Cane Thonet Chairs Set of 4
By Michael Thonet
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Black Metal Side Accent Chair
By Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
finials. Graphic occasional accent chair, dining side or cafe bistro chair, or desk chair. In the style of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Black Metal Side Accent Chair
By Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
finials. Graphic occasional accent chair, dining side or cafe bistro chair, or desk chair. In the style of
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Salterini Style Metal Occasional Accent Chair
By Schumacher, Salterini
Located in Lambertville, NJ
patterned back with angular curved legs. Graphic occasional accent chair, dining side or cafe bistro chair
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Sleek Mid-Century Modern Iron and Striped Salterini Style Chair, Italian
By Kelly Wearstler
Located in Lambertville, NJ
cafe bistro chair, or desk chair. Designer fabric made in Italy. Fabric content: 73% viscose, 27
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Iconic Mid-Century Modern Chrome Orb Space Age Waterfall Table Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 4 bentwood cafe bistro chairs designed by Michael Thonet know as the A-16 model. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs A very attractive if mixed set of French
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Vintage 1910s Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of French Iron Bistro or Cafe Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic pair of French iron bistro or cafe chairs constructed with a slat back. Features a round
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Palecek Bamboo Rattan Bistro Cafe Chairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Delightful pair of bamboo rattan French style bistro cafe chairs produced by Palecek. Authentic
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20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Resin

French Style Parisian Cafe Bistro Rattan Dining Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Classic French style bistro dining side chair just like those you find in a Paris café. Frame
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Set of 48 'Cafe de Paris' Bistro Dinning Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of 48 'Cafe de Paris' bistro dining chairs from France, 1950s. The wooden beech frames are in
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury French Set of 20 Bistro or Cafe Wooden Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
bistro chairs have a beech bentwood frame and beautifully curved beech plywood seats. Minor wear
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chair Bentwood and Cane attributed to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage No. 18 Classic bistro Cafe Ice Cream Parlor chair. Structurally sound with original cane
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Set of Eight Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Classic set of eight cafe, dining, bistro chairs by Thonet. The chairs are in good original
Category

Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Harlequin Set of 8 French Bistro or Cafe Bentwood Chairs A very attractive if mixed set of French
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs - Bentwood Vienna Secessionist - A Pair
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic chic pair of Thonet bentwood bistro or cafe chairs, circa 1930s. The chairs are constructed
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Vintage 1940s Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Four Art Nouveau Bentwood Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Assembled set of four art nouveau period bentwood cafe bistro dining chairs by Mundus for Thonet
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pr. Bent Wood Bistro, Cafe Style Dining Chairs Att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated pair of cafe, bistro style dining chairs of bentwood frames with vinyl pad
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Large Group of 10 Cafe, Bistro, Dining Chairs att. to Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 cafe, bistro style dining chairs of steam bent wood frames, with vinyl pad seats. The
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Thonet Bistro Cafe Dining Chairs - Bentwood Vienna Secessionist - Set of 4
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic chic set of four Thonet bentwood bistro or cafe chairs, circa 1930s. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Cafe or Bistro Postmodern Metal Wire Chair 'Lune d'Argent' Designed by P
By Pascal Mourgue
Located in Zagreb, HR
Postmodern sculptural chair Lune d'Argent designed by French designer Pascal Mourgue in the 1980s
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Bentwood Bistro Cafe Chairs by Thonet Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four classic antique bentwood cafe chairs were manufactured by Thonet in the United
Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bentwood GAR Romania Thonet Cafe Bistro Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage bentwood GAR Romania Thonet cafe Bistro dining chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4) chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Antique Fischel / Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro /Cafe' Chairs, 1920s. Set of 14
By Michael Thonet, Fischel
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Nouveau cafe chairs are model 45 and were made in the Czech Republic in the 1920s. They are
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Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bentwood, Plywood

2 Thonet Italian Black Bentwood Cafe Bistro Arm Chairs Caned Parlor Dining
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Italian Thonet arm chairs. Featuring ebonized black bent wood and caned seat. Measures
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Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

1950’s Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pair of Bistro dining chairs 1950s Pair of Bistro cafe chairs. Good honest pair of classic
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Vintage 1950s English Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950’s Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs
1950’s Pair of Bistro Dining Chairs
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Signed Metal Cafe Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 painted signed Hammerbrand Steel cafe or bistro chairs. Great geometric lines. Ask for
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 5 Thonet Style Bentwood Bistro Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Set of 5 Thonet style bentwood bistro style cafe chairs. The chairs have a rich dark finish and
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Early 20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Red Velvet And Ebonized Oak Café Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four, mid-century, café bistro dining chairs circa 1940's feature vibrant red velvet
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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Cafe Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of cafe bistro chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique cafe bistro chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bentwood. Cafe bistro chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Cafe bistro chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made cafe bistro chairs over the years, but those made by J & J Kohn & Mundus, Maison Gatti and Michael Thonet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Cafe Bistro Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $5,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Cafe Bistro Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bistro 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..
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Whether 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, 2023
    What 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.