Heart Shaped Chair Back
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Paint
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
2010s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Boxwood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
2010s Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Beds and Bed Frames
Mirror, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
20th Century French Brutalist Side Tables
Wood
Late 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Welsh Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George II Barware
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Paint
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Plywood, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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