High Back Sculptural Chair
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Beech, Teak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Glass, Lucite
20th Century Australian Dining Room Sets
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swiss Brutalist Chairs
Papercord, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century German Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Maple
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Olive
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Slipper Chairs
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Walnut, PVC
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Burl
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
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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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