Low Back Wing Chair
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Maple
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Other
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Modern Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Textile, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood, Foam, Upholstery
20th Century Books
Paper
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Marble, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Brass, Metal
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and...
Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Steel, Zinc
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Sofa Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
2010s Thai Minimalist Conference Tables
Brass
2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Argentine Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Club Chairs
Leather
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Chenille, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Textile
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Australian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Scottish Country Armchairs
Straw, Twine, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Wood
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
20th Century English Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Club Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century British Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Chinese Export Settees
Padouk
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Birch, Teak
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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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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