Mundus Bentwood Chair
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Straw, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Luxembourgish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs
Rush, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1890s European Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Slovak Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan, Beech
Vintage 1960s Croatian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Cane
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Bentwood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Croatian Art Nouveau Stools
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Chairs
Bentwood
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Vintage 1920s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Austrian Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Art Nouveau Chaise Longues
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
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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 bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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