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Art Deco Highback Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Highback chair, textured floral upholstery, wooden legs, Europe, 1930s Four highback chairs with
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

  • Art Deco Highback Chairs in Floral Upholstery
  • Art Deco Highback Chairs in Floral Upholstery
  • Art Deco Highback Chairs in Floral Upholstery
  • Art Deco Highback Chairs in Floral Upholstery
H 38.19 in. W 18.9 in. D 27.56 in.
18th C Portuguese Carved Mahogany and Embossed Leather Highback Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th C Portuguese carved Mahogany and embossed leather highback chair With shell cartouche back
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Child's Highback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th century American antique oak children's Fireplace chair with woven rush seat. This chair
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 French Mid Century Naturalist Woven Highback Chairs in Solid Elm, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 stunning French mid century naturalist woven highback chairs in solid elm, 1960s. Clearly
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Elm

Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft Associates Highback Chairs, Peabody Leather High Back Chairs, Modern This Lawrence Peabody
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair, grey fabric upholstery, teak, Denmark, 1960s Danish high back lounge
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

  • Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
  • Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
  • Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
  • Danish Highback Chair in Grey Upholstery
H 38.59 in. W 27.56 in. D 31.5 in.
Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
US furniture Six DIA style dining chairs Aluminium base Tufted green velvet upholstery
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

  • Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
  • Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
  • Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
  • Six Vintage Dia Style Dining Highback Chairs
H 40.5 in. W 19.5 in. D 20 in.
Robert Haussmann De Sede Rh 305 Highback Chair Black
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted highback version. Great
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Robert Haussmann De Sede RH 305 Highback Chair Cognac
By Robert Haussmann, De Sede
Located in Munich, Bavaria
leather an a chrome steel frame. This is a Classic Swiss design chair in the tufted highback version
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Upholstered Grey Fabric And Steel Deep Highback Chair, Kite
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
seat in this Stellar Works' highback version. Even at that, Nendo designer-architect Oki Sato delivers
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Upholstered Black Fabric and Steel Deep Highback Chair, Kite
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
seat in this Stellar Works' highback version. Even at that, Nendo designer-architect Oki Sato delivers
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Steel

Walnut Stained Ash and Caress Black Leather Highback Chair, Utility
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
Details Durable, comfortable, and practical--the Utility collection is a highly sophisticated take on the enduringly popular industrial aesthetic. As its name suggests, the colle...
Category

2010s Chinese Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Pillow Low Profile Highback Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of scissor pillow highback low chairs in the manner of Ward Bennett
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Model 257-W Highback Chair 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
A large, impressive, and exceedingly rare lounge chair designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Highback Chair by Henry Schubell for Vik & Blindheim, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Munster, DE
Wingback lounge chair by Schubell, Denmark 1950s. Beautifully sculpted frame, newly upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Gervasoni Inout Highback Chair in Blue Elastic Belts Seat & Sage Aluminium Base
By Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stackable chair Inout 855 is characterised by an essential aesthetic enhanced by a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Gervasoni Inout Highback Chair in Grey Elastic Belts Seat with Sage Aluminium
By Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stackable chair Inout 855 is characterised by an essential aesthetic enhanced by a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Gervasoni Inout Highback Chair in Black Elastic Belts Seat with White Aluminium
By Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The stackable chair Inout 855 is characterised by an essential aesthetic enhanced by a high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rubber

Biomorphic Mid-Century Modern Highback Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in West Hartford, CT
Recently reupholstered biomorphic highback lounge chair with a seat back that resembles a whale's
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wool, Wood, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal Highback Chair in Teak Produced by OPE, Sweden, 1960s
By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen Seal highback lounge chair in teak and fabric produced by OPE. This famous seal
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Sedia Swivel Highback Chair with Matching Ottoman by Horst Brüning for COR, 1960
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Grey leather Sedia chair with matching ottoman designed by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany in the
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

French Midcentury Bamboo & Rattan Dining Set, Six Highback Chairs, 1950, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
bamboo and rattan dining high back chairs. Outstanding craftsmanship, all bamboo parts are bonded. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Highback Dining Chairs Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Baltimore, MD
set of six highback chairs features high arched backs with two sleek walnut rails centered on the back
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Schou Andersen Kai Kristiansen Model 170 Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 6
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A great Danish Modern dining set. These Danish Modern highback chairs were designed by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Riviera Style Organic Vintage Rattan Highback Side Chair Bonacina 1960s Italy
By Bonacina
Located in Vienna, AT
Riviera style vintage organic side chair with highback seat attributed to Bonacina 1960s, Italy. A
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Aluminium highback chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames. U.S.A., Herman Miller, 1958. A vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

  • Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
  • Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
  • Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
  • Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
H 39.77 in. W 24.81 in. D 29.93 in.
1980s Soren Holst Danish Lounge/Easy Chair in Oak by Fredericia Furniture
By Frederecia Furniture, Søren Holst
Located in Knebel, DK
that also consists of sofas and a highback chair. The chair is in very good condition and features a
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company Reupholstered Chair in Cane
By Douglas Brown
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Douglas Brown for Grand Ledge Chair Company, highback chair, teak, cane, reupholstered fabric
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric, Cane

Pair of Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Lounge Chairs for Bovenkamp, Netherlands
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bovenkamp in the Netherlands around 1950. The set contains one highback and one lowback chair. Both
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Lounge Chairs for Bovenkamp, Netherlands
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
interior, adding the warmth of Scandinavian mid-century design to your decor Highback chair sizes: W. 65
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

De Puydt Oak Brutalist Dining Chairs and Table
By De Puydt
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Brutalist sculptural dining table and 4 chairs, by De Puydt. Belgium. Heavy pieces. Highback chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s Belgian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Carolean Style Upholstered High Back Dining Chairs, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
An absolutely fantastic English made vintage pair of padded highback chairs, late 20th century in
Category

1990s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
are single pieces, handmade and therefore very unique. This highback chair lives up to its name with
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

  • COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
  • COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
  • COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
  • COR Bras Handcrafted Unique High Back Chair
H 85.83 in. W 24.81 in. D 25.6 in.
Rolf Benz Vintage Modular Living Room Suite Leather Lounge Sofa, Germany
By Rolf Benz
Located in Munich, Bavaria
comfortable. It contents 3 seating chairs and 1 highback Chair. The highback chair is only 8 cm higher than
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Plastic, Wood, Oak, Down

Highback Pair of Postmodern Lounge Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lines line lines. These gorgeous chair are begging to be modernized. The boned are great but the
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Dahlén Highback Lounge Chair
By Arne Dahlén
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Arne Dahlen Manufacturer: Dahléns Dalums Fåtöljindustri AB Era: 1950s Materials: Wool, Brass Measurements: 30? wide x 37.25? tall Condition: In exce...
Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

  • Arne Dahlén Highback Lounge Chair
  • Arne Dahlén Highback Lounge Chair
  • Arne Dahlén Highback Lounge Chair
  • Arne Dahlén Highback Lounge Chair
H 37.25 in. W 30 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Theo Ruth Lounge Chairs for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1950
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An amazing pair of lounge chairs, one highback and one lady chair, designed by Theo Ruth and
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Highback Falcon Chair in Cognac Leather
By Sigurd Ressell, Vatne Møbler
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Sigurd Ressell Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, Bent Beech Measurements: 33? wide x 32? deep x 39.5? tall Condition: In exce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

  • Highback Falcon Chair in Cognac Leather
  • Highback Falcon Chair in Cognac Leather
  • Highback Falcon Chair in Cognac Leather
  • Highback Falcon Chair in Cognac Leather
H 39.5 in. W 33 in. D 32 in.
Ligne Roset Style Highback Black Leather Lounge Chair
By Molinari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ligne Roset inspired, mid century, black leather lounge chair (ottoman not included) by Molinari
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high backed, button-tufted lounge chair in the original black leather upholstery with mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

  • Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
  • Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
  • Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
  • Highback Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
H 34 in. W 27 in. D 28 in.
Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
very stylish and comfortable lounge chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

  • Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
  • Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
  • Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
  • Ib Kofod-Larsen Highback Lounge Chair
H 39 in. W 27.5 in. D 32 in.
Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig (in the manner of) Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Leather, rosewood Measurements: 32.3? wide x 29? tall Condition: In ex...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

  • Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
  • Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
  • Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
  • Highback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Leather
H 38.5 in. W 32.3 in. D 29 in.
Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Highback Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Brazilian rosewood dining chairs attributed to Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960 Brazil
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

  • Highback Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs
  • Highback Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs
  • Highback Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs
  • Highback Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs
H 43.88 in. W 19.12 in. D 43.88 in.
Vintage Leather Highback Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 black Italian leather high back dining chairs. Beautiful sleek and timeless design
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

  • Vintage Leather Highback Dining Chairs, 1980s
  • Vintage Leather Highback Dining Chairs, 1980s
  • Vintage Leather Highback Dining Chairs, 1980s
  • Vintage Leather Highback Dining Chairs, 1980s
H 42.52 in. W 17.33 in. D 17.33 in.
Patinated Danish Modern Teak Highback Rocking Chair
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 25" wide x 19.75" deep x 34.25" tall Condition: In good original condition wi...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Lacquered Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Stained Beech
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Postmodern Highback Sculptural Waterfall Dining Chairs
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
A fabulous set of six Postmodern dining chairs in natural taupe vinyl. Great waterfall design with
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Hans Wegner GE-284A Highback Lounge Chair, Treated Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner, the 284A high back lounge chair provides clean, crisp lines for the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Highback Lounge Chair by Ligne Roset, 1990s
By Ligne Roset
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare curved highback lounge chair by Ligne Roset. Nicely designed lounge chair in suede
Category

1990s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

  • Vintage Highback Lounge Chair by Ligne Roset, 1990s
  • Vintage Highback Lounge Chair by Ligne Roset, 1990s
  • Vintage Highback Lounge Chair by Ligne Roset, 1990s
  • Vintage Highback Lounge Chair by Ligne Roset, 1990s
H 27.17 in. W 40.56 in. D 33.47 in.
Christian Sörensen Highback Lounge Chair in Teak
By Christian Sorensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Christian Sorensen Manufacturer: Gorm Möbler Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 26? wide x 42? tall Condition: In excellent original con...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Italian Leather Highback Dining Chairs by Artedi
By Artedi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Well kept Italian black leather Highback dining chairs. No rips or tears on leather. Nice Italian
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

  • Italian Leather Highback Dining Chairs by Artedi
  • Italian Leather Highback Dining Chairs by Artedi
  • Italian Leather Highback Dining Chairs by Artedi
  • Italian Leather Highback Dining Chairs by Artedi
H 41.5 in. W 17.5 in. D 17.5 in.
Highback Accent Chair in Ivory Mohair, C. 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning Mid-Century Modern lounge chair featuring a high-back for head support and button
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Kurvan Model Highback Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Yngve Ekstrom Manufacturer: Swedese Møbler AB Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 26" wide x 33" deep x 40" tall Condition: In excellent origi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kurvan Model Highback Lounge Chair by Yngve Ekström
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Yngve Ekstrom Manufacturer: Swedese Møbler AB Era: 1960s Materials: Bent Beech Measurements: 26.5? wide x 33? deep x 39.5? tall Condition: In excelle...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Adrian Pearsall Craft Associates Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
A stunning Pearsall lounge chair with new straps and new textile. Gorgeous lines and great scale
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood, Walnut

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Base
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Oak Base
By GamFratesi Design Studio, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high and low back version, is designed by Danish-Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Highback Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of highback chairs available for sale. Each of these unique highback chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. There are 246 antique and vintage highback chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Highback chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern highback chairs are consistently popular styles. Highback chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and GETAMA are consistently popular.

How Much are Highback Chairs?

Prices for highback chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, highback chairs begin at $343 and can go as high as $24,007, while the average can fetch as much as $3,328.

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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.