Klismos Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Greek Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Greek Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Greek Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Gustavian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Greek Slipper Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Upholstery, Velvet, Elm, Rosewood
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Baltic Side Chairs
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Classical Greek Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s German Neoclassical Armchairs
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
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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 antique, new and vintage 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
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