Connecting Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Elm
Antique 1780s English George III Chairs
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Paper, Color, Digital
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antiquities
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Fabric, PVC
Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Brass
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Iron
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Bulgarian Organic Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Beech, Birch
2010s Bulgarian Organic Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Beech, Birch
2010s Italian Other Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
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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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