Pair Of Highback
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Loveseats
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch, Pine
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak, Bouclé
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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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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- 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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