Low Fireside Chair
Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Beech
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s Regency Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs
Birch
Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Belgian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rope, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet, Foam
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Leather
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam
2010s English Edwardian Side Tables
Beech
Vintage 1960s Indian Chairs
20th Century French Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Steel
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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 fireside chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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