Leather Strap Side Chair
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Greek Slipper Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rosewood, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Imbuia
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Slate, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s South African Minimalist Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1860s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Chrome
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Leather Strap Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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