Pair Art Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Walnut
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1990s Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Bulgarian Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Deco Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Amboyna, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Burl
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Mohair
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Composition
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
2010s Indian Art Nouveau Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Ash, Upholstery
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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