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Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

Aluminum Triangle Chair Hollow Black designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Kyoto, JP

viewpoints. The surface features a black anodized finish, reinforcing the chair’s graphic clarity and neutral

Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Japanese Antique Black Chairs, Primitive Wooden Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

A jet black dining chair. The carefully carved frame gives off a sense of elegance, and the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair
Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Exquisite Late 19th Century Japanese Black Lacquer High Back Side Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Simply an exquisite example of a late 19th Century (circa 1870s-1890s) Black Lacquer High Back Side

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan
Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

Aluminum Triangle Chair designed by Tadashi Murase Made in Japan

By Donald Judd, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Kyoto, JP

made to order in Japan, the Aluminum Triangle Chair reflects Murase’s ongoing investigation into

Category

2010s Japanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Other

Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s
Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s

Set of Four Japanese-Influenced Iron Dining Chairs, France, circa 1950s

By Colette Gueden

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic and understated set of four dining chairs with a simple iron structure, painted black. The

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium
Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium

Original 1950s Japanese Rocking chair by Takeshi Nii in brown leather, aluminium

By Takeshi Nii

Located in København K, 84

An original 1950s Japanese rocking chair by designer Takeshi Nii, this exceptional piece is as much

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash
2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash

2022 Mikko Halonen for CondeHouse Kiila Side Chair in Black Leather & Black Ash

Located in Philadelphia, PA

example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of Japanese ash with the seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965
Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

Pair of Kabuto Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi, Tendo Mokko Japan 1965

By Isamu Kenmochi

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Pair of "Kabuto" lounge chairs, model OM 5006, designed by Isamu Kenmochi and manufactured by Tendo

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 74 x D 59 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 74 x D 59 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair
Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair

Clipper Black Leather Office Desk Chair

By Clipper Furniture 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Desk chair by Clipper c.1960s, Japan. This chrome armchair features new black leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.13 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.13 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This piece is

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.7 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.7 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo
Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

Comme Des Garçons No.8 Chair Rei Kawakubo

By Comme des Garçons, Rei Kawakubo

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Comme des garçons no.8 chair. Iconic CDG chair designed by Rei Kawakubo in the 80s. This black

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen

Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen

By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl

Located in Manhasset, NY

Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, France & Daverkosen, Black

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 74 x D 59 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Lounge Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 74 x D 59 x H 71 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Cream Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Cognac Leather Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather
Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather

Rare Mid-Century Modern Design rocking chair by Takeshi Nii 1960 Black leather

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

chair by Takeshi Nii, designed in 1960 in Japan. Crafted from premium black leather and chrome metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery
Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery

Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of four stylish chairs was designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Dutch Post-war

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Beige Boucle Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio
Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Green Velvet Black Oak Lithic Dining Chair by Maha Alavi Studio Dimensions: W 58 x D 54 x H 86 cm

Category

2010s Japanese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

2022 Aatos by Antti Kotilainen in Black Leather and Black Oak
2022 Aatos by Antti Kotilainen in Black Leather and Black Oak

2022 Aatos by Antti Kotilainen in Black Leather and Black Oak

Located in Philadelphia, PA

example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a black Japanese oak frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs
Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs

Modern design Shiro Kuramata chairs

By Shiro Kuramata

Located in Oosterbeek, NL

Rare Shiro Kuramata design chairs model R401 Produced by Pastoe 1986 Black metal square frame with

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

2022 Richard Schultz for CondeHouse Slat Chair in Ebonized Wood and Aluminum
2022 Richard Schultz for CondeHouse Slat Chair in Ebonized Wood and Aluminum

2022 Richard Schultz for CondeHouse Slat Chair in Ebonized Wood and Aluminum

By Richard Schultz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

made of black Japanese oak. The chair measures 23 inches deep, 21.25 inches wide, and 32 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

2022 Naoto Fukasawa for CondeHouse Kotan Dining Side Chair by in Ebonized Wood
2022 Naoto Fukasawa for CondeHouse Kotan Dining Side Chair by in Ebonized Wood

2022 Naoto Fukasawa for CondeHouse Kotan Dining Side Chair by in Ebonized Wood

By Naoto Fukasawa

Located in Philadelphia, PA

particular example was produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised entirely of black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki
Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

Pair of Armchairs by Isamu Kenmochi for Kotobuki

By Kotobuki, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

, the pioneer Japanese FRP manufacturer.  The chair introduced this time is also designed by Isamu

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi
Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Antique Japanese leather chair, Primitive Chair, Wabi-Sabi

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique chair from the Showa era. The deep-colored genuine leather has a unique texture

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

2022 Nendo for CondeHouse Splinter Dining Arm Chair in Black Oak
2022 Nendo for CondeHouse Splinter Dining Arm Chair in Black Oak

2022 Nendo for CondeHouse Splinter Dining Arm Chair in Black Oak

By Nendo

Located in Philadelphia, PA

produced by CondeHouse in Japan in 2022. The chair is comprised of a black Japanese oak frame and seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Primitive Chair - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Antique Primitive Chair - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Antique Primitive Chair - Japandi Wabi-Sabi

Located in Chiba, Chiba

An antique primitive chair with a raw, sculptural presence shaped by its simple and elemental form

Category

20th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii
Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

Midcentury Japanese Rocking Chair by Takeshi Nii

By Takeshi Nii

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Midcentury Japanese rocking chair by Takeshi Nii Designer Takeshi Nii 1950-1959 Country of

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

SIDE CHAIR in solid black walnut with Japanese Kumiko patterned backrest
SIDE CHAIR in solid black walnut with Japanese Kumiko patterned backrest

SIDE CHAIR in solid black walnut with Japanese Kumiko patterned backrest

Located in East Hampton, NY

through tenon joints supporting sliding dovetail joints. The side chair is shown in Black Walnut with a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Midcentury Folding Black Canvas 'NY' Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, Designed, 1958
Midcentury Folding Black Canvas 'NY' Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, Designed, 1958

Midcentury Folding Black Canvas 'NY' Chair by Takeshi Nii, Japan, Designed, 1958

By Takeshi Nii

Located in London, GB

The chair was named 'NY' after the designer's family name, meaning 'new' in Danish. It has won many

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat
Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat

Low Japanese Side Chair with a Slatted Frame and Caned Back and Seat

Located in London, GB

A low Japanese side chair with a slatted frame and caned back and seat early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs

Materials

Cane

Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-Tête, Second Half of 19th Century, Japan
Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-Tête, Second Half of 19th Century, Japan

Magnificent Carved Paduk Tête-à-Tête, Second Half of 19th Century, Japan

Located in Providence, RI

expressed in the Japanese style, and of Japanese workmanship. This tête-à-tête is a tour de force of the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mangrove Chair by Eiji Shibata
Mangrove Chair by Eiji Shibata

Mangrove Chair by Eiji Shibata

By Eiji Shibata Teko Design

Located in New York, NY

A chair that has been inspired by the shapes of the mangrove forests. The twists and turns of this

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Chairs

Materials

Steel

18th Century Chinoiserie Painted Chairs
18th Century Chinoiserie Painted Chairs

18th Century Chinoiserie Painted Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

A pair of very decorative mid-18th century black-japanned and gilt-heightened Chinoiserie chairs

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Okamura Office Chair
Okamura Office Chair

Okamura Office Chair

Unavailable|$820

Okamura Office Chair

By Okamura

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Okamura office chair with armrests. From manufacturer Okamura, Tokyo Japan. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980's Bamboo Lounge / Living room set, Chair and Side Table, by Yuzuru Yamakawa
1980's Bamboo Lounge / Living room set, Chair and Side Table, by Yuzuru Yamakawa

1980's Bamboo Lounge / Living room set, Chair and Side Table, by Yuzuru Yamakawa

By Yamakawa Rattan, Yuzuru Yamakawa 1

Located in Zagreb, HR

Extraordinary sculptural lounge set consisting of a chair, stool and a side table. The set is made

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Chair 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Very old primitive style black chair made in Japan. Made in the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s) A powerful

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Black Lacquered and Japanned Chinoiserie Chairs
Pair of Black Lacquered and Japanned Chinoiserie Chairs

Pair of Black Lacquered and Japanned Chinoiserie Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Pair of Continental Black-Lacquered and Japanned Side Chairs, in the Chinoiserie taste

Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Fabric

Stacking Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1970s
Stacking Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1970s

Stacking Chair by Tendo Mokko, Japan, 1970s

By Tendo Mokko

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A chair that designed and manufactured by Tendo Mokko. This model had been manufactured and sold

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair, Kenzo Tange for Kotobuki, Japan, 1950s
Swivel Chair, Kenzo Tange for Kotobuki, Japan, 1950s

Swivel Chair, Kenzo Tange for Kotobuki, Japan, 1950s

By Kenzō Tange

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

An iconic swivel chair designed by Kenzo Tange for Kotobuki. Tange, one of Japan’s most influential

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Victorian Black Japanned and Gilt Side Chairs
Pair of Victorian Black Japanned and Gilt Side Chairs

Pair of Victorian Black Japanned and Gilt Side Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Each with rounded back centered by a shaped backsplash decorated with chinoiserie decoration of temples and pagodas in a riverscape setting; the tufted seat over a seat rail and roun...

Category

Antique 1850s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Marc Newson Embryo Chair
Marc Newson Embryo Chair

Marc Newson Embryo Chair

By Marc Newson, Idée Japan

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

the first time a very identifiable Marc Newson signature style. “So many qualities of that chair laid

Category

Vintage 1980s Australian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

George III Style Black & Gold Japanned Side Chair
George III Style Black & Gold Japanned Side Chair

George III Style Black & Gold Japanned Side Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

The dimensions for the George III style black and gold japanned side chair, with a ribbon back

Category

20th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four
Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four

Black Japanned Gold Chinoiserie Cane Chairs, Set of Four

By Union National

Located in West Hartford, CT

Chinoiserie black japanned with gold gilt painted detail and cane back. Fabric is original and is a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei
Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Japanese Antique Primitive Black Armchair 1900s-1940s / Wabi Sabi Mingei

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old black armchair made in Japan. Crafted in the early Shōwa period (1900s–1940s), it is

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Black Japanese Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black Japanese chair available at 1stDibs. A black Japanese chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black Japanese chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A black Japanese chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one black Japanese chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Isamu Kenmochi, Cees Braakman and Comme des Garçons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black Japanese Chair?

Prices for a black Japanese chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $33,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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 Black Japanese Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There 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.