Ebonized Chair
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s European Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Maple, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Ash
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Chairs
Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century Slipper Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1980s Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Corner Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Charles X Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
1990s American Chairs
Wood
1990s American Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Moorish Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
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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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