Cathedral Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century European Gothic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut, Beech
Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 1870s Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Danish Folk Art Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Baroque Benches
Oak
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s American Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
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2010s American Furniture
Leather, Resin, Sapele Wood
Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s English Armchairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Oak
Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
Antique 1850s French Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Rush, Teak
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Gothic Revival Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Chairs
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Medieval Tables
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Furniture
Leather, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s British Sectional Sofas
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Center Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Cane, Mahogany, Rope
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Cedar
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Cedar
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Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Linen, Velvet
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Iron
Antique Early 1900s European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Central Asian Suzani Tapestries
Cotton, Silk
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Wardrobes and Armoires
Cherry, Ash
Mid-20th Century Georgian Statues
Stone, Composition
Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chandeliers and...
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Brass
Antique 1660s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s French Rustic Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
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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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