Brighton Pavilion Style Chair
Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Asian Regency Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, 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
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rattan, Reed
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Other Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s British Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1890s French Chinoiserie Beds and Bed Frames
Maple, Pine
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Rattan, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dry Bars
Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century British Georgian Bookcases
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century American Regency Revival Armchairs
Brass
Recent Sales
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century George IV Armchairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Hardwood
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Lacquer
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Asian British Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Glass
Vintage 1960s Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cotton, Velvet, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Cotton, Cane, Bentwood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Japanese Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Textile, Oak
2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Textile, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass
Vintage 1970s English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cane, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century East Asian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1920s American Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Asian Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Chinese Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Cane, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Armchairs
Rattan, Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo
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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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