High Back Chaise
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Chaise Longues
Damask
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brass
Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Chaise Longues
Cotton, Wood, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum, Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century Chaise Longues
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
2010s Italian Chaise Longues
Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Acrylic, Mohair
Antique 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
2010s South African Modern Chaise Longues
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brocade, Giltwood
2010s Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Foam, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chaise Longues
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s English Art Deco Chaise Longues
Brass
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
20th Century Italian Chaise Longues
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chaise Longues
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chaise Longues
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Rattan, Oak
2010s Chaise Longues
Wood
Antique 1850s American Rococo Revival Chaise Longues
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Acrylic, Mohair
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Balkan Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Wood
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
2010s Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1930s Primitive Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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