Petite Chair Set
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mirror, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Marble, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Marble
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Sets
Stone
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Other Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French Regency Stools
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Walnut, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Tables
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Iron
Antique 1870s Italian Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Chairs
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Wood
20th Century Dining Room Tables
Teak, 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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