Hammered Steel Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Minimalist Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1980s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1930s French Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tables
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Steel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass, Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Country Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Romantic Chairs
Copper, Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Center Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Rocking Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Steel
1990s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Steel
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Aluminum
1990s Conceptual Still-life Sculptures
Late 20th Century French Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s North African Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s English Chairs
Steel
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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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