Maple Occasional Chair
20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Maple
2010s American Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs
Maple
2010s American Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Side Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Walnut, Maple, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut, Ash
2010s American Side Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cowhide, Hide, Leather, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Maple
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Maple, Silk
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Minimalist Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Modern Stools
Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X End Tables
Bronze, Ormolu
2010s North American American Craftsman Chairs
Wood, Maple
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Birdseye Maple
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1800s German Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mohair, Elm
2010s American De Stijl Side Tables
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Birdseye Maple
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Side Chairs
Maple, Rush
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl, Velvet
20th Century English Art Deco Stools
Maple
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Dining Room Sets
Wool, Maple, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Maple, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Vanities
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Maple
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Maple
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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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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