Danish Church Chair
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Danish Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Benches
Wood
2010s Danish Stools
Wood
2010s Danish Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Goatskin, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Console Tables
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Crystal Serveware
Crystal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Danish Eastlake Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Shaker Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Oak, Seagrass, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
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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 27, 2024The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
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