Pair Of Gondola Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Empire Chairs
Beech, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Unknown Charles X Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s European Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Empire Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
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Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Slipper Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Twill, Cotton
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century American Chairs
Maple, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
American Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
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Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Regency Armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Chairs
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Other Chairs
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Silver
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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Teak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Bergere Chairs
Beech, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Silk
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Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
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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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