Curved Arm Accent Chair
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
1990s American Modern Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Brocade
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Indonesian Chippendale Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bronze, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bronze, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century European Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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