Mahogany Klismos Chair
Early 20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 1820s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Side Chairs
Ebony
Antique 19th Century Russian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Danish Art Nouveau Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century English Empire Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s North American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century American Side Chairs
Mahogany
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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.
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
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