Highback Chair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Modern Chairs
Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Mohair
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Walnut
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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 lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.