Cool Chair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Chairs
Beech, Leather
2010s Italian Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1920s Swedish Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s North American Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s North American Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Philippine Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
2010s Italian Chairs
Bronze
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century French Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Burlap, Wood
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Polish Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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