Pair British Colonial Chairs
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Early 2000s British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British British Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Armchairs
Rosewood
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo Raj Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s European British Colonial Chairs
Velvet, Oak
20th Century British Colonial Side Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Chairs
Brass
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Chairs
20th Century Japanese British Colonial Club Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1980s Indonesian British Colonial Club Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Lounge ...
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Cane, Reed
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Reed
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Rush, Elm
20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American British Colonial Chairs
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Reed, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Indian Armchairs
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century North American Chaise Longues
20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Wicker
20th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Reed
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
2010s American British Colonial Chaise Longues
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
20th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Chairs
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20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Copper, Iron
2010s American Modern Music Stands
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Console Tables
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Credenzas
Marble, Gold, Brass
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Metal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Georgian Statues
Stone, Composition
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
20th Century Italian Baroque Benches
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1830s Russian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Cherry
Early 20th Century Thai Other Sculptures
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Globes
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.













