Fainting Chair
2010s Austrian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Cherry
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Teak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Mahogany, Cotton
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Leather, Foam
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
1990s Country Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet, Cane
Vintage 1940s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Colombian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Cotton, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Silk, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Fainting 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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