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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
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Bronze
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Brass
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Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
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2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs
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2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Steel
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
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2010s Chairs
Ash
2010s Chairs
Ash
2010s Chairs
Ash
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Vintage 1950s American Aesthetic Movement Chairs
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Lacquer
2010s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
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2010s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Polynesian Primitive Chairs
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Antique 1810s Irish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
2010s American Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Iron
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Silver
Early 2000s French Space Age Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Faceted 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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