Pair Mission Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Mission Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech, Suede
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Stools
Wood, Oak, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Coc...
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Resin, Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Crystal, Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Hardwood, Leather, Fabric
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Mission Wingback Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1950s British Chairs
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
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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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