Pair Of Modern Antique Upholstered Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1890s Baroque Revival Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Teak
Early 20th Century Danish Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Nickel
2010s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Art Deco Sofas
Leather
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Nickel
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Elm
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Adam Style Paintings
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Antler, Hide
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Tables
Crystal, Steel, Nickel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Chairs
Chenille, Wood
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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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