Canary Yellow Chair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Reed, Wicker
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Cabinets
Metal, Iron, Wire
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
1990s North American Post-Modern Sofas
Cotton
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Side Tables
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Linen, Velvet, Foam
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s French Club Chairs
Plastic, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
American Chairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mahogany, Silk
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mahogany, Silk
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
American Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Wool
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Slipper Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Iron, Stainless Steel
Canary Yellow Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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