Lacquered Painted Chairs
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Paper
Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Beech
2010s Italian Empire Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Faux Fur, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Papercord, Oak
2010s Italian Chairs
Steel, Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Canvas, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Lacquer
2010s Chinese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Lacquer, Wood, Paint
2010s Emirian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Paint, Beech
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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