Pair Of Low Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Elm
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Other
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Nickel
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Lounge Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Teak, Pine
Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
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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 chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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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