Pair Oriental Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Chairs
Softwood
Late 20th Century Asian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Maghreb Moorish Chairs
Wood, Bone
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Marble
Antique 1820s English Regency Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel
Antique Early 1900s Chippendale Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Metal
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Art
Jade
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Metal
Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Bamboo
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Shelves
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Mirror, Wood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Furniture
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Armchairs
Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Dry Bars
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Dry Bars
Crystal
Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Metalwork
Bronze, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Metal
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Thai Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Asian Other Club Chairs
Bamboo, Leather
20th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Ming Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Late 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs
Cane
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Armchairs
Rosewood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s South Korean Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak, Fabric, Wool, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Ceramic, Oak
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Side Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Burl, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Marble
20th Century Asian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Antique 1820s Chairs
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century American 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.
- 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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