Century Ming Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Club Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Ming Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Ming Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Paint
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Late 20th Century Indonesian Ming Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Stone
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antiquities
Pottery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Ming Armchairs
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Stoneware
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Hardwood, Lacquer
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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 a Ming chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Ming chair refers to a typically elaborate and sophisticated piece of seating furniture that was designed during China’s Ming dynasty — an era that saw a deepening of interest in interior design and furniture in the East Asian country owing to the evolution of joinery techniques and a rise in Chinese commerce. Celebrated Danish furniture maker Hans Wegner transitioned from cabinetry to furniture design in the 1940s and, in 1944, began to develop seating based on Ming dynasty chairs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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