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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century German Space Age Lounge Chairs
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20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Club Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century European Space Age Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, 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.
- 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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