Blue Ball Chair
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s British Armchairs
Plastic
2010s Spanish Benches
Plastic
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Armchairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Silk
2010s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Early 20th Century North American Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Paint
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Rope
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chairs
Metal
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century European Living Room Sets
Velvet
Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Armchairs
Metal, Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Finnish Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s English Wingback Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
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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.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
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