Black Rope Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Rope
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rope, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Rope
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rope, Bentwood
1990s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s French Modern Chairs
Hemp, Cord, Raffia, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Oak, Lacquer
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech, Foam
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Ash
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
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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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