Double Arch Chair
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 1600s English Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Console Tables
Mahogany, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1950s United States Minor Outlying Islands Mid-Century Modern Si...
Rattan
Late 20th Century Modern Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Vintage 1950s American Side Tables
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Maple, Fabric
2010s Italian Gothic Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Softwood
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Furniture
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Side Tables
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Antique 18th Century English George I Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Monotype
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Monotype
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Monoprint
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
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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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