Brighton China
Antique 19th Century British Chinese Export Chairs
Iron
2010s Indian Agra Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool, Silk
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
20th Century Philippine Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Rattan, Mirror
Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Armchairs
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Velvet, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Asian Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Settees
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Tables
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Cane, Lacquer, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rattan, Reed
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Settees
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cotton, Velvet, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Loveseats
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Settees
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Cotton, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century George IV Armchairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Center Tables
Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Wood, Lacquer, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bouclé, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique 1890s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial Console Ta...
Bamboo, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Settees
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine American Colonial Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
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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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