Midcentury Accent Chairs For Living Room
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Living Room Sets
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Screens and Room Dividers
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Oak
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Screens and Room Dividers
Parchment Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chenille, Walnut
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
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Midcentury Accent Chairs For Living Room For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023To choose an accent chair for a living room, first measure the floor space available for your chair and the height of the seats of the other furniture in the room. You'll generally want to select a chair that will fit your floor plan and has a seat height that is no more than 4 inches taller or shorter than the other furnishings in the seating area. Next, consider the style and color scheme of your room, looking for chairs that will match. Once you have narrowed down the options, compare materials and prices to select the chair that will suit your preferences, coordinate with the rest of your space and fit your budget. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, accent chairs in a living room don't have to match. In fact, you're free to mix and match accent chairs as you see fit. To tie the room together, choose chairs that have something in common, such as color or materials. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of accent chairs.
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