$950 / item
Bunny Williams Home Beatriz Dining Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Beatriz dining chair features a woven shield-shaped back and cruciform stretcher, and is comfortably upholstered with a neutral tie-on seat cushion. Equally at home pulled up to ...
Rattan
$1,950 / item
Bunny Williams Home Amelia Petite Swivel Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Amelia Petite Swivel Chair takes its cues from an antique original. The flared drum base and open lattice wickerwork lend a lightness, while the barrel-shaped back cradles you in...
Rattan
$1,950 / item
Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Lounge Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
Wicker, Resin
$2,600 / item
Carolina Wicker Dining Chair by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Our rattan collection uses the natural fibers of the rattan palm: graceful, minimal frames are contrasted with a variety of decorative wicker artistry: tight loops run along the chai...
Rattan
Bunny Williams Home Olivia Armchair, Performance Woven/Adobe
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Bunny believes that every room should showcase a mix of upholstery with legs and with skirts to add texture and interest. You'll find it hard to resist its soft embrace, thanks to th...
Synthetic
Bunny Williams Home Olivia Armchair, Solid Performance Linen/Aegean
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Bunny believes that every room should showcase a mix of upholstery with legs and with skirts to add texture and interest. So we've transformed our popular T42 Chair with an elegant s...
Synthetic
Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Dining Chair, All-Weather Wicker
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
Wicker, Resin
Bunny Williams Home Origo Armchair, Performance Herringbone Chenille/Natural
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the work of elegant Edwardian upholsterers, our Origo armchair features an elegantly rolled back and corresponding arms. The cushions are spring down - individually wrapp...
Synthetic
Bowen Armchair, Solid Linen/Oatmeal, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined armchair that melds the casual appearance of a slipcover with the reassuring elegance of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option ...
Linen
Olivia Armchair, Solid Performance Linen/Sand, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Bunny believes that every room should showcase a mix of upholstery with legs and with skirts to add texture and interest. So we've transformed our popular T42 Chair with an elegant s...
Synthetic
Origo Armchair, Solid Performance Linen/Sky, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the work of elegant Edwardian upholsterers, our Origo armchair features an elegantly rolled back and corresponding arms. Spring down cushions include: individually wrappe...
Synthetic
Bowen Armchair, Solid Performance Linen/Aegean, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined armchair that melds the casual appearance of a slipcover with the reassuring elegance of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option ...
Synthetic
Bowen Armchair, Solid Performance Velvet/Moss, by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
A streamlined armchair that melds the casual appearance of a slipcover with the reassuring elegance of tailored, fitted upholstery. Tight back and single seat cushion. Swivel option ...
Cotton, Synthetic
$2,000 / item
Piedmont Occasional Chair by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
In classic Klismos form, our Piedmont Occasional Chair features a curved, caned back and caned seat with a comfortable, removable upholstered seat cushion and splayed back legs. The ...
Rattan, Linen, Wood
Bunny Williams Home Lewis Teak Side Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Lewis Side Chair was inspired by Georgian-era Chinese Chippendale style. Made of sustainably sourced teak, it's a great choice indoors or out. Exposure to the elements will help ...
Teak
Bunny Williams Home Lewis Outdoor Side Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Lewis Side Chair was inspired by Georgian-era Chinese Chippendale style. Made of sustainably sourced teak, it's a great choice indoors or out. Exposure to the elements will help ...
Teak
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H 32.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Bunny Williams Home Bardot Chair, Leopard Chenille/Natural Mahogany
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
French chic updated, this sophisticated little chair cuts a curvaceous silhouette. Feminine and compact, this wing chair is thoughtfully crafted and it shows in every detail: a luxur...
Synthetic
Bunny Williams Westcott Wingback Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional Westcott modern wingback chairs designed by Bunny Williams made in the U.S. and custom upholstered in plush burgundy Mohair.
Mohair, Hardwood
Bunny Williams Home Lewis TEak Arm Chair
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
The Lewis Armchair was inspired by Georgian-era Chinese Chippendale style. Generously proportioned, and made of sustainably sourced teak, it's a great choice indoors or out. Exposure...
Teak
Westcott Citron Linen Wing Chair by Bunny Williams
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic wingback chair designed by Bunny Williams. The Westcott chair is a modern wing chair made in the U.S.
Linen, Faux Bamboo, Down, Hardwood
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful lamps in Murano glass and brass, structured glass, made even more beautiful by the polished brass base. The wall lamps are composed of a brass structure fixed to the wall w...
Brass
$5,575 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 37.5 in
Tropical Hardwood and Rattan, Butaque Chair, Outdoor Use, Licensed Reedition
By Clara Porset, Luteca Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to champion...
Rattan, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Etna Rattan XL Pendant with Chain, by DUNLIN
By DUNLIN
Located in Sydney, AU
Designed by Dunlin. Introducing the latest addition to the Etna family, The Etna XL with Flore weathered brass chain. A stunning pendant light or statement piece for any Living Roo...
Rattan
$8,266 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Pair of Table Lamps in Parchment and Wood Designed by Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
Astonishing pair of table lamps in parchment and wood designed by Michel Leo, made in Italy.
Wood
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.