Old Vintage Arm Chair
1940s American Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
1940s American Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Hickory
1930s Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Rattan, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Arm Chair
Palisander
1930s American Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Hickory
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Maple
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
20th Century American Country Old Vintage Arm Chair
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Arm Chair
Maple
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Arm Chair
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Empire Old Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
1940s American Rustic Old Vintage Arm Chair
Hickory
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
1990s American Louis XV Old Vintage Arm Chair
Beech
1940s American Rustic Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wicker, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Steel
1940s American Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Hickory
1930s American Rustic Old Vintage Arm Chair
Maple
Mid-20th Century Adirondack Old Vintage Arm Chair
Rattan, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Provincial Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Beech
1950s American Queen Anne Old Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Ash, Teak
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Rococo Old Vintage Arm Chair
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Cane, Teak
1950s Old Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Upholstery
1950s American Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
20th Century American Rustic Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Wool
20th Century Old Vintage Arm Chair
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1970s American Post-Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Plastic
1970s Unknown Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1980s Unknown Art Deco Old Vintage Arm Chair
Cane, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1940s American Art Deco Old Vintage Arm Chair
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Old Vintage Arm Chair
Bronze
1950s Danish Old Vintage Arm Chair
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Old Vintage Arm Chair
Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Old Vintage Arm Chair
Mahogany
20th Century Sheraton Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Georgian Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XVI Old Vintage Arm Chair
Fruitwood, Giltwood
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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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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