Black Horseshoe Chair
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
2010s German Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Papercord
Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chairs
Steel
2010s European Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Vintage 1980s Burmese Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Mohair
2010s German Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Antique 1770s American Queen Anne Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Windsor Chairs
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1630s English Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s Chinese Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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