Pair Of Low Back Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
2010s Italian Chairs
Travertine, Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Elm
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Naugahyde
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Twill, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brocade
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown American Classical Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs
Birch
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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.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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