Molded Wood Chair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Iron
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rubber, Plywood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Rubber, Wood, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Colombian Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Plywood
Early 2000s Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Metal
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Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Rubber
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Copper, Aluminum, Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Teak
2010s Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1990s Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood, Upholstery
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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