Swan Chair – Gray – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Gossamer Pink – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Pastel Pink – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Jade Green – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Ice Blue – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Swan Chair – Purple Touch – Luxury Modern Dining Chair with Steel Legs
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Bring timeless elegance and modern sophistication into your home with the Swan Luxury Dining Chair. Inspired by the graceful curves of the iconic Swan silhouette, this modern dining ...
Crystal, Brass
Stunning Cab 412 & 413 set in Tobacco leather by Mario Bellini - CASSINA Italy
By Mario Bellini
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Nice set of the iconic Cab 412 & 413 dining chairs in a rare Tobacco leather.
Leather
Set of 6 Model 77 by Niels O. Møller for JL Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
Møllers Møbelfabrik, featuring the iconic and rare Model 77 dining chair. Crafted from solid old growth teak wood, these chairs exemplify the timeless elegance and superior craftsman...
Papercord, Teak
Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s. A fantastic iconic stackable chair.
Steel
Black Armchair "D20" Axel Bruchhäuser for Tecta, Germany, 1980
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 1980s Introducing the black arm chair "D20" by axel Bruchhäuser for tecta, Germany 1980s - a true masterpiece of moder...
Chrome
Charlotte Perriand Meribel Oak and Rush Dining Chair Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Iconic Charlotte Perriand Meribel dining chair from Les Arcs.
Oak
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern side chairs or dining chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black lacqu...
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Scandinavian Teak and Cane Dining Chair by Peter Hvidt for Soborg, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic scandinavian Modern dining chair Mod 316 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Søborg Mobler Denmark circa 1956.
Cane, Teak
"Eva" Dining Chair in Teak, Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, c. 1970s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic "Eva" dining chair, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoed Hornslet, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s.
Teak
Set of 7 Model 62 Dining Chairs, Alvar Aalto for Artek / Hedemora, Sweden, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, O.Y.Huonekalu
Located in Odense, DK
Set of seven iconic Model 62 dining chairs designed by Alvar Aalto and produced by Artek at the Hedemora factory in Sweden during the 1950s.
Birch, Fabric, Textile, Velvet
Vintage Ercol Windsor Solid Elm Extending Drop-Leaf Dining Table & Chair Set
Located in Nottingham, GB
A superb Ercol Windsor dining suite comprising a rare drop-leaf dining table and a matching set of four iconic Goldsmith dining chairs.
Wood
Set of Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and Table for Thonet 1973
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Tilburg, NL
Set Iconic Gerd Lange 'Flex 2000' Chairs and table in Beech and Plastic for Thonet 1973. This is a set of highly sculptural and avant garde quality by designer Gerd Lange for Thonet...
Plastic, Beech
Italian Mid Century 'Carimate' Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
SOLD SEPARATELY A set of six iconic ‘Carimate’ carver dining chairs designed by Vico Magistretti for Cassina.
Beech, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Four Itamaraty Chairs By Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Itamaraty Dining Chairs were designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959 and produced by his company, L'atelier.
Leather, Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Chairs by Arne Jacobsen Denmark Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Carefully cleaned and hand-polished. The iconic set of 4 dining chairs or chairs by Arne Jacobsen works well as dining chairs combined with classic interior as well as mid century mo...
Plywood, Teak
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Late 20th Century MCM Pair DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller Black & Chrome
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
This is a pair of the ICONIC DCM or “Dining Chair Metal” chairs comprised of black painted bentwood seats & backs and chrome bases.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Polished Stainless Steel and Glass Dining Table
Located in Culver City, CA
At the same time, it plays beautifully with the tailored minimalism of Milo Baughman—especially when paired with his iconic chrome dining chairs. Think thinline frames, polished surf...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic DAX chair - Dining (D) Arm Chair (A) on X Base (X) - was designed by the Eameses for Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic DSX chair - Dining (D) Side Chair (S) on X Base (X) - was designed by the Eameses for Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Steel
Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
The iconic DAX chair - Dining (D) Arm Chair (A) on X Base (X) - was designed by the Eameses for Herman Miller in the 1950s.
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of 2 Iconic Velvet Armchairs, Dining Chairs Blue Mid Century, Italy 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Pair of 2 iconic velvet armchairs, Dining chairs blue Mid Century, Italy 1970s Elevate your living room with our exquisite set of 2 chairs in the iconic style of the 1970s.
Velvet, Wood
Bentwood Lounge Armchair in the Manner of Lawrence Peabody / Thonet, USA, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid vintage armchair designed in the manner of Lawrence Peabody's iconic dining chairs. Featuring a bentwood frame, similar to those of Thonet's now iconic bentwoo...
Birch
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Fasem International, Marcel Breuer
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem i...
Chrome
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black...
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
Scarpa 121 Art Gallery Bench in Black Leather & Walnut for Cassina Italy, 1960s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini, Carlo Scarpa, Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
A rare variation on the iconic Model 121 dining chair. The bench features the same slender legs with rounded joinery.
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames Molded Fiberglass Black Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Secaucus, NJ
A timeless design and contemporary with Innovative comfort features. This iconic chair serves as a dining chair that provides simple and comfortable, sophisticated seating.
Steel, Chrome
Invicta II Armchair by Casa Magna, Modern Design with Brass Leg
Located in Frazão, Porto
The INVICTA II armchair emerges from the Invicta II dining chair, an iconic piece from the Casa Magna collection.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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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