Pair Chairs Armrests
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Faux Leather
2010s Italian Victorian Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Spanish Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Textile, Cherry
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Bohemian Chairs
Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1910s Chinese Art Deco Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century European Space Age Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown American Classical Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Wood, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s English George III Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Dutch Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power. In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today's armchairs. Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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