Dining Chairs Open Back
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
20th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Pine
20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Sycamore
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Pine
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Other
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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