Gilded Bamboo Chair
Antique 19th Century American Corner Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Leather
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Linen
Vintage 1950s English Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Victorian End Tables
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Paint
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
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Antique 1870s French Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 1880s English Regency Tray Tables
Paper
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Aluminum, Gold
Vintage 1970s American Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Napoleon III Stools
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Stools
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Club Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Campaign Slipper Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Metal
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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.
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
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