Brighton Pavillion Chairs
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Vintage 1970s American Tribal Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Tables
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20th Century Console Tables
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Side Tables
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Console Tables
Rattan, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Armchairs
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rattan
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Upholstery, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century American Chinese Export Antiquities
Hardwood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Papercord
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Vintage 1930s British Dining Room Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Hardwood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century American Chinoiserie Desks and Writing Tables
20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cane, Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Chinese Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Antique 1810s English Campaign Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s British Sideboards
Oak
Vintage 1930s British Tray Tables
Oak
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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