Klismos Set
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Dining Room Sets
Metal
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Egyptian Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Cane, Oak
1990s Philippine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Horn
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Upholstery
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Tables
Aluminum, Enamel
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Greek Revival Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
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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.
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