Deconstructed Chair
Late 20th Century Expressionist Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Rustic Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Jute, Wood
Antique 1820s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Leather
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Linen, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Beech, Walnut, Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Other
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Console Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Co...
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Sofas
Walnut, Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
2010s Portuguese Art Deco More Candle Holders
Brass
20th Century American Industrial Loveseats
Copper
1990s American Modern Contemporary Art
Other
Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Revival Wingback Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Late Victorian Armchairs
Cotton, Hemp, Linen, Raw Linen
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Stools
Steel
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Bulgarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
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Deconstructed Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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