Federal Carved Chair
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Beech
Antique 1890s German Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Wool, Jute, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American Federal Side Tables
Brass
2010s Adirondack Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique 1820s Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Settees
Wood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 1840s American Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Antique 1810s American American Classical Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Cedar
Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s American Federal Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Bone, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s American Federal Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Paint
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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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