Pair Open Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
Mid-20th Century European Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century European Chairs
Abalone, Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 1870s Victorian Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1950s German Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Chairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Leather, Horn
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Steel
Antique 1790s Italian Baroque Revival Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Oak, Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
20th Century German Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century German Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
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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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