Diminutive Chair
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Maple
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children's Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Trimming
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Antique 1810s English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century British Rustic Chairs
Ash, Pine, Rush
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Cane, Beech, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Cane, Beech, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century North American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin
Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s British Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s British Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Elm, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Desks
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Pottery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Muslin, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Furniture
Reed, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Models and Miniatures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1840s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Other
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Abstract Sculptures
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Glass, Bentwood, Softwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Cabinets
Bronze
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Diminutive 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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