Gold Metal Arm Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Brass
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Gold Leaf
1990s Feminist Portrait Prints
Gold Leaf
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2010s Mexican American Craftsman Center Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Credenzas
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Ch...
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Steel
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles
Iron
Vintage 1980s French Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Carrara Marble, Bronze
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Medieval Armchairs
Metal, Bronze, Iron
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Iron
2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
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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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