Circle Chair
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rope, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
PVC, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Danish Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Danish Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Maple
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
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Circle Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Circle Chair?
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 are circle chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A circle-shaped chair with an indentation in it, giving it a bowl shape, is called a papasan chair. They originated in Japan and the Philippines. The base of the chair is usually woven from rattan, and the cushion may be removable. Browse on 1stDibs for papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Big circle chairs are called papasan chairs, bowl chairs, or moon chairs. They are bowl shaped and can adjust the angle and even fit two people.
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