Pair Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Bouclé
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Zinc
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs
Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1860s European Victorian Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Empire Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century American Chairs
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
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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 antique, new and vintage 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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