Knotty Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Daybeds
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Hardwood
2010s North American Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Glass
Art Glass
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Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Mexican Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Dutch Modern Serving Bowls
Travertine
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Birch, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws
Wool
2010s American Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Oak
2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood
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Vintage 1940s American Rustic Club Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Pine, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Pine
1990s American Rustic Dining Room Tables
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1970s American Rustic Sofas
Fabric, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Tables
Chestnut
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Pine
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rush, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Chestnut, Yew
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Farm Tables
Mid-20th Century Unknown Dining Room Chairs
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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