Forest Green Velvet Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Foam
Vintage 1980s American Regency Revival Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs
Wood, Antler
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Chairs
Wood, Antler
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Onyx
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
2010s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Teak
2010s American Modern Stools
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Dining Room Tables
Ash, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Wood, Fabric, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Maple, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Wood, Mohair, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rustic Chairs
Antler
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rustic Armchairs
Antler, Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Armchairs
Antler, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Forest Green Velvet Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Forest Green Velvet Chairs?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate
Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.