Custom Crafted Chair
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Ziricote
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Foam, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut, Down, Feathers
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Organic Modern Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1890s Dutch Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rattan, Oak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde
2010s Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American High Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Ash
2010s Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century English Country Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Elm
20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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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