Low Velvet Chair
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Satin, Velvet, Lacquer
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cut Steel
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Ash, Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wool, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fur, Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fur, Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Fur, Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Parchment Paper
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Victorian Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s European Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
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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 low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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