Charles Rennie Mackintosh High Back Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Sofas
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Patio and Garden Furniture
Ceramic, Clay, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sofas
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Crystal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic
2010s American Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Canvas, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton, Polyester, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Textile
Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Agate
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Ash, Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century Dining Room Sets
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing T...
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1970s British Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cut Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Scottish Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Agate
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s British Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wicker, Oak
20th Century Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Ash, Upholstery
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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.
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