Cross Back Chairs Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
1990s American Chairs
Maple, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese William and Mary Dining Room Ch...
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Chairs
Fir, Paint
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 1820s American Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 16th Century English Tudor Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chairs
Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Cross back chairs are sometimes called X-back chairs because of the crisscrossing design. However, cross back chair is a commonly used name in its own right. Since couples often rent these types of chairs for seating during wedding ceremonies, some people call cross back chairs wedding chairs. Shop an assortment of cross back chairs on 1stDibs.
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