One Armed Chair
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Indonesian Ming Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Teak
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s German Modern Chairs
Suede, Ash
2010s German Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wool, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1940s Australian Dining Room Sets
Other
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Oak
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Paper
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Shelves
Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist End Tables
Marble
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Jars
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wall Mirrors
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Jacquard, Fabric, Wood
2010s Mexican Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Hardwood, Oak, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Daybeds
Plastic
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Daybeds
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Models and Miniatures
Wood
Vintage 1940s Russian Drawings
Pencil
Antique 1850s Italian Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Ethiopian Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Vintage 1980s Unknown Memphis Group Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Rosewood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hickory
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Photography
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 2000s Italian International Style Sectional Sofas
Steel
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Late 20th Century American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects
Brass
Early 20th Century Scottish Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Vintage 1950s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Belgian Club Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Beech, Elm, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Elm
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Crocodile, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Beech, Paper
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Beech, Elm
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room 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 16, 2024A one-piece chair is typically called a monobloc chair. The term typically refers to chairs crafted out of a single piece of a synthetic material, such as resin or polyethylene. In most cases, monobloc chairs are lightweight and stackable. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, it's okay to have just one accent chair. There are no rules when decorating a living room, so you're free to place one accent chair along with a loveseat and/or sofa in your seating area. When choosing your living room furniture, consider how much space you have and how many people will typically be sitting in the room at one time. Use this information as a guide. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024Whether you need one or two accent chairs depends on your personal preferences and the space. First, consider the layout of your room. In a small space, two accent chairs may make a seating area feel cramped, while having just one may result in a larger room feeling too empty. Also, think about how many people you're likely to entertain in your seating area and what other furniture is present in the space. If you frequently need additional seating to accommodate large groups, you may want to purchase a second accent chair. Find a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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