Pair Fining Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Antique 17th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Other
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century European Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Jacobean Bergere Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Leather, Hickory
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Mahogany, Oak
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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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