Gold Klismos
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Giltwood, Mirror, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vanities
Mirror
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Georgian Dining Room Tables
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Stools
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Wall Mirrors
Wood
2010s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Enamel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Settees
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Leather
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Federal Settees
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Benches
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s Stools
Vintage 1960s American Benches
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Regency Revival Side Chairs
20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Gold
Late 20th Century Indonesian Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Regency Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Paint
Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Living Room Sets
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Demi-lune Tables
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stone, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Upholstery, Velvet, Elm, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mounted Objects
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
22k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Silk
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Paint, Fabric, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Desks
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.
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