Pair Sculptural Chairs
Vintage 1970s Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Modern Chairs
Fabric
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Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Wicker
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Brutalist Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Mohair
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Czech Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Reed
20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Spanish Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Lambskin, Wool, Pine
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
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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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