Pair Of Traditional Chairs
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Side Chairs
Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Straw
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Vintage 1970s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Straw, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century American Classical Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Birch
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fruitwood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Teak
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Pine, Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Granadillo, Leather
Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
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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.
- 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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