Iron Boucle Chair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass, Iron
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Iron
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Gold Leaf, Iron
1990s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Onyx, Marble, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Upholstery
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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.
- What is a boucle accent chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In Britain, John Wilkinson made the first mass-produced iron chairs during the 1770s. However, handcrafted iron chairs appeared much earlier. In the mid-thirteenth century, King Edward I commissioned three iron chairs for St. Paul’s Cathedral. The artisan who made these pieces is unknown. On 1stDibs, find a range of iron chairs.
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