Klismos Chairs Ebonized
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
2010s Italian Greek Revival Benches
Leather, Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
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Velvet, Walnut
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Vintage 1930s English Chairs
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Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Silk, Upholstery
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Vintage 1940s Slipper Chairs
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Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Slipper Chairs
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Velvet, Teak
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Wood
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Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
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Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
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Walnut, Velvet
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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.
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