Fluted Chair
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools
Beech
Vintage 1980s Regency Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Minimalist Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Beech
Antique 1780s German Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 1880s French Belle Époque Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s William IV Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Maple
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Silk
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Walnut
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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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