Charming Chair
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Lacquer
Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Nutwood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Porcelain, Giltwood
Antique 1780s Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Chairs
Elm, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Corner Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Corner Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Raffia, Nutwood
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech
1990s Dutch Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Straw, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Pearwood
Vintage 1980s Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century North American Country Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
Antique 19th Century George III Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
Pine
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Country Lounge Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Sets
Formica, Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
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Charming Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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