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Fabric
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Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s English Chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century American Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Chairs
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Antique 1880s English George I Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chairs
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Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century George II Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
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Beech
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Export Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
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Beech
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Antique 1770s English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
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Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
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Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
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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 are S-shaped chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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