Black Lacquer Arm Chair
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Pine, Lacquer
2010s Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century English Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Textile, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Ming Armchairs
Cowhide, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Bamboo
1990s European Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Swedish Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Lacquer, Wood, Upholstery
2010s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Regency Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood, Silk
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer, Silk
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer, Leather
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Linen
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
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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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