Petite Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Art Deco Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Down, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Malian Tribal Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum, Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Down, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Wingback Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Macassar
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Pearwood, Trimming
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Velvet
20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Textile, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Children's Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Furniture
Fabric, Wood
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Petite Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.