Comfortable Living Room Side Chairs
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Bauhaus Living Room Sets
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Living Room Sets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
PVC, Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
PVC, Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
PVC, Walnut
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Walnut, PVC
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Wool, Leather
20th Century American Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan, Oak, Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Antique 1890s French Baroque Side Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1980s Czech De Stijl Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1910s French Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1980s Philippine Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather
- 1
- ...
Comfortable Living Room Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Comfortable Living Room Side Chairs?
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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021For a living room, there are many types of chairs that can qualify as “comfortable” depending on individual preferences. When choosing a comfortable chair, consider the seat, which supports your weight, the back, which provides lumbar support, and the arms, which are especially important if you use the chair for long hours. Comfortable chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.