After Gerrit Rietveld
Vintage 1920s American Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Beech
20th Century Dutch De Stijl Sideboards
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Side Tables
Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Buffets
Oak
Late 20th Century Dutch Chairs
Pine
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Fabric
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Club Chairs
Plywood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1910s Dutch De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 1660s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Chairs
Wood
20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1990s De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs
Plywood
Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s De Stijl Chairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch De Stijl Armchairs
Elm
1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Side Chairs
Ash
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American De Stijl Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Antique 1660s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique 1660s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass, Nickel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s Indian De Stijl Center Tables
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Chinoiserie Cabinets
Walnut, Fir
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Plastic
Vintage 1940s Spanish Brutalist Credenzas
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sideboards
Steel
2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
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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 Gerrit Rietveld style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Gerrit Rietveld's style reflects the characteristics of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement active in the early 20th century. Rietveld created simple, sleek furniture designs easily manufactured in mass by machines. Shop a variety of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Gerrit Rietveld used a variety of materials. He was one of the first furniture makers to employ plywood and aluminum in furniture designs. Two of his most famous pieces are the Red Blue chair and the Zig Zag chair. Shop a selection of Gerrit Rietveld furniture on 1stDibs.
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