Neutral Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood, Textile
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Antler
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
2010s American Modern Chairs
Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Country Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Rope, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Stainless Steel, Other
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Macassar
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Raffia
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood, Beech
2010s American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mohair, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Industrial Chairs
Concrete, Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Macassar, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Wood
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Neutral Chair 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.
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