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Antique 18th Century French Early Victorian Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Space Age Chairs
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Rope, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Canvas, Wood, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam, Latex
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Corner Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Norwegian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Teak
20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Dutch George III Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
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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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