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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper ...
Linen
Vintage 1960s Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s English Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Wallpaper
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Linen, Maple
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Sofas
Mohair, Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Barware
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique 18th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Maple
20th Century Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1960s Wingback Chairs
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Silk
Early 2000s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Chenille
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Cotton
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Guianese Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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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