High Back Peacock Chair
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Willow
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Charcoal
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Gold
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Japanese Prairie School Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Antique 1880s French Bohemian Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Indian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Bohemian Armchairs
Reed, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Armchairs
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Teak, Papercord
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furni...
Wicker
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wire
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Bone, Rosewood, Teak
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
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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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