Asymmetrical Chair
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Chairs
Elm
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bronze
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Cut Steel
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Lucite
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s American Brutalist Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Burl, Maple
20th Century Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s British Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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 rounded chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What a rounded chair is called depends on its design. A rounded upholstered chair with a deep seat is a barrel back, while one that features a pedestal base and a round removable cushion is a Papasan chair. Chairs with rounded backs and narrow waists made of exposed wood are balloon back chairs. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023An accent chair is called that because its purpose is to stand out in a space and add interest to a room. As a verb, accent means to emphasize something, and an accent chair emphasizes a particular spot in a room by drawing the eye to it. Shop a collection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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