Blue Tulip Chair
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
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Aluminum
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Club Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
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Chrome
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Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
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Leather
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Pigment, Color
Vintage 1970s Swiss Dining Room Tables
Laminate
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Carts and Bar Carts
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Fiberglass, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Archival Pigment, Color
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
20th Century Dutch Chairs
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Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
1990s Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
1990s Slovak Romantic Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Space Age Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
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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.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining 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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