Loop Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Spanish Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Antique 1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Swiss Industrial Chairs
Concrete
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Masonite, Paper
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Philippine Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Lounge Chairs
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cement
Early 2000s Swiss End Tables
Cement
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern End Tables
Rattan, Glass
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete, Steel
1990s Sofas
Rattan
1990s Abstract Mixed Media
Chalk, Offset, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Graphite, Lithograph
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Vases
Plastic, Foam, Wood, Textile, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Shelves
Plastic, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Patio and Garden Furniture
Wire
20th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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