Conversation Chairs
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Loveseats
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Benches
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Velvet, Oak, Down, Cotton, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s American Art Deco Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Austrian Modern Chairs
Plywood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Birch, Birdseye Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Wood
2010s Romanian Rustic Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Organic Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1990s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
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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.
- What is a courting chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A courting chair is a type of seating that enables two people to sit near each other without touching. Most designs feature two connected armchairs positioned facing one another and originated from 19th-century France. You will sometimes see courting chairs called tête-à-têtes. Find a large selection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
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