Foldable Plastic Chair
Vintage 1980s European Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
1990s Italian Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Carbon Fiber
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Plastic
1990s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century 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.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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