Shepherd Chair
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Ash
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1800s British William IV Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1770s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Welsh Country Armchairs
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Upholstery, Seagrass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British George IV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1880s English George I Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Furniture and Collectibles
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Elm, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1780s English Painted Furniture
Vintage 1950s British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Painted Furniture
Vintage 1980s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s European Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
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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 shepherd's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A shepherd's chair is a type of armchair normally fabricated entirely out of solid wood. Most shepherd's chairs do not have upholstery. Sometimes, people call this type of seating a lambing chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of shepherd's chairs.
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