Harlequin Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Pine
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century English Country Chairs
Ash, Beech, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Maple, Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1840s English Country Chairs
Ash, Elm
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Ash, Elm
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Rush, Elm, Oak
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern End Tables
Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Brass, Gold Leaf
2010s German Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Steel
2010s German Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s German Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1810s English Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Antique 1820s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Oak, Rush
Vintage 1970s French Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Rosewood, Mahogany
20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s 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.
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