Pair Ornate Chairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fir
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Brocade, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Ebony
Antique 1820s Italian Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Satin, Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Silk, Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Burmese Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Copper, Pewter
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s British Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s Italian Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Slipper Chairs
Beech, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century European Chippendale Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Albanian Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s American Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1820s American Georgian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
Antique Early 1800s English Gothic Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak, Chenille
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Oak, Chenille
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
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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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