Ming Chair Cushions
Vintage 1970s Ming Club Chairs
Tapestry, Chenille, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Ming Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Ming Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede, Walnut, Latex
Late 20th Century American Ming Armchairs
Burl
20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Ming Sofas
Mohair, Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century Ming Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Organic Material
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Bamboo
20th Century Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Hardwood, Elm
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Ming Club Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Ming Chairs
Silk, Mahogany, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Ming Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Hong Kong Lounge Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Hong Kong Ming Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Ash
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood
20th Century American Ming Armchairs
Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Ming Dining Room Sets
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Ming Daybeds
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Footstools
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Wood
20th Century Unknown Ming Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Cherry, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Cherry
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cherry, Leather
Ming Chair Cushions 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.
- What is a Ming chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Ming chair refers to a typically elaborate and sophisticated piece of seating furniture that was designed during China’s Ming dynasty — an era that saw a deepening of interest in interior design and furniture in the East Asian country owing to the evolution of joinery techniques and a rise in Chinese commerce. Celebrated Danish furniture maker Hans Wegner transitioned from cabinetry to furniture design in the 1940s and, in 1944, began to develop seating based on Ming dynasty chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Which office chair has the best cushion is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer chairs with thicker cushions or like one type of filling material more than another. On 1stDibs, find a collection of office chairs.
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