Chair Angled
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s American Industrial Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Rope, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century German Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Brass, Metal
Vintage 1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paper
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1840s British Chairs
Oak
2010s Lithuanian Chairs
Pine
2010s Lithuanian Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble, Bronze
2010s American Side Chairs
Sapele Wood, Walnut, Oak, Maple, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Chairs
Silk, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century German Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal, Other
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Régence Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s English Queen Anne Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
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Chair Angled For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chair Angled?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The angle of the Paimio chair is 110 degrees. This precise angle was intended to help people breathe easier by allowing them to slightly recline while keeping their chests lifted. Alvar Aalto and his wife, Aino, designed the chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium located in Paimio, Finland. Explore an assortment of Paimio chairs on 1stDibs.
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