Hallway Chair
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Finnish Bauhaus Armchairs
Birch, Maple
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Metal
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
20th Century European Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Regency Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Teak
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Plastic
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1920s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century British Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Bohemian Chairs
Straw
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
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Hallway Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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