Klismos Chairs A Pair
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1780s Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Beech
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Greek Revival Side Tables
Marble, Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Beech, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1820s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
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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.
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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