Gilt Bamboo Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Gold Leaf, Iron
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Bergere Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Leather
20th Century British Chinoiserie Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Iron
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
1990s Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Italian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Thai Tibetan Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s European Regency Revival Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Beech
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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 is a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
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