Continental Chair Company
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Metal
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Side Tables
Satinwood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 2000s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Porcelain
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Polyester
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Polyester
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Walnut
20th Century European Club Chairs
Leather, Pine
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Leather
Recent Sales
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Hepplewhite Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Other Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Polystyrene
1950s Modern Abstract Prints
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
1990s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1990s American Books
Paper
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Lacquer
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Linen Presses
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cedar
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cedar
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swiss Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Swiss Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Swiss Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swiss Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
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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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