Carved Chair Black
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1840s Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Swiss Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Slipper Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Side Chairs
Brocade, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Black Forest Chairs
Wood
2010s Australian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Children's Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1780s English George III Chairs
Other
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Leather, Paint
2010s Italian Chairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Side Chairs
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s Louis XVI Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century German Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
2010s American Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Copper, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Rococo Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Satin, Mahogany, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Other
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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