Bow Back Dining Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Ash
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Vietnamese Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s European Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Nutwood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 18th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 1780s British Georgian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Birch
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century Irish George II Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Straw, Fruitwood
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Early 20th Century British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 1820s English Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1830s English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Rush, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Stools
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Romantic Armchairs
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.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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