Low Japanese Chair
2010s Japanese Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Chairs
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Oak
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Japanese Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s French Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Fabric, Plywood
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Wood
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer
Copper, Gold
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
20th Century Ivorian Other Stools
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Concrete, Chrome
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Metal
2010s Italian Post-Modern Center Tables
Steel
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Fabric
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
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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.
- Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chabudai, or the short Japanese dining table makes the most of limited space by serving many functions in a Japanese home. They often feature collapsible legs so they can be stored. Diners sit on pillows on the floor, rather than chairs, again freeing up more space by not having bulky chairs. Shop a collection of Japanese furniture from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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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