Bleached Oak Chair
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Wood
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Baroque Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Zebra Hide, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern Lounge ...
Mohair, Walnut, Oak, Ash, Velvet, Linen
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Copper, Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Canvas, Wood, Oak
2010s American Chairs
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dining Room Sets
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Hardwood, Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Maple, Oak, Hardwood, Ash, Cherry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Chairs
Ash, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Chairs
Brass
2010s American Chairs
Brass
2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Maple, Oak
2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Oak
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Bouclé, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
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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.
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