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20th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Rush
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Spanish Bohemian Bergere Chairs
Rattan, Textile, Wicker, Cane
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Early 2000s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Composition
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Velvet
Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Régence Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1680s English Baroque Chairs
Ebony
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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.
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