Late 20th Century Linen Chairs
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Linen
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Linen
1990s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Linen, Poplar
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Satin, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Linen
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Linen, Silk
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Ming Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Linen, Silk, Plexiglass, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Tribal End Tables
Epoxy Resin
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings
Fabric, Plexiglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Modern Settees
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Fiberglass, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Cane
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Chairs
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Silk, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut, Trimming
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs
Linen, 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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