Curved Chinese Chair
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Stainless Steel
1990s Chinese Chairs
Elm, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Deco Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Ming Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Vintage 1980s European Other Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Elm
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Marble
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
2010s Chinese Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Rattan, Elm
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...
Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
2010s Chinese Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Crystal
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Ch...
Sheet Metal
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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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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