Hoof Chair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Charles X Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century American Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century European George II Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Bone
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Silk, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century George I Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Regency Living Room Sets
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Brass
Antique 1880s French Game Tables
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Wood
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Rosewood
Vintage 1910s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
20th Century Country Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1880s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Horn, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Silk, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Goatskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
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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.
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