Unique Modern Chair
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Natural Fiber, Wood
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Indian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Organic Modern Chairs
Maple
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
2010s German Organic Modern Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Elm
2010s Indian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Russian Organic Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s German Modern Chairs
Clay
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Stone
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Unknown Industrial Chairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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