Wood Slat Back Chairs
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Rustic Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 1820s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
20th Century Ethiopian Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Chairs
20th Century Danish Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Children's Furniture
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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