Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Set of eight Danish modern chairs with pivoting backs and teak frames designed by Arne Vodder. Tilt
Leather, Teak
Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well
Rosewood, PVC
Set of 4 Teak and Orange Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured and
Teak
A Set of Six Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
stylised armrests all in solid Rosewood. The chairs also feature pivoting back rests, all new cream leather
Rosewood, Leather
Set of 8 Rosewood and Gray Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
An impeccable set of 8 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured
Rosewood
2 Sets of 6 Each, DIning Chairs in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Two sets of Six each dining chairs (twelve chairs available in total) each featuring frames with
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage F557 armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Lovely lounge chair, designed by Pierre Paulin in 1961. Very comfortable pivoting lounge chair
Plastic
GHYCZY Hocker Pivot T82P Charcoal, Brass aged, Black Fabric, Rounded Chair
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Swalmen, NL
The table frame is made of tubes and casted parts. Table top in leather. The tabletop is resting on the frame. Sand casting is a traditional process of handcrafting; characteristics ...
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
Sold|$1,250
Count Bernadotte Chair France & Son
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arm chair with pivoting back upholstered in red leather designed by Count Bernadotte second son to
Brass
Sold|$27,500
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Armchairs
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Newburgh, NY
also incorporate a backrest pivot mechanism. The chairs have a steel tube structure with reinforcement
Brass, Iron
The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Brazilian Sucupira wood by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
. This design is also available with a pivoting back and as dining chairs. CONDITION: For any custom
Upholstery, Wood
Sewing Box by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in Wilnis, UT
back and pivoted armrests form a chair that is as beautiful as it is comfortable. The No. 42 was well
Wicker, Hardwood
George Nelson for Herman Miller Home Office Desk, 1948
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Francisco, CA
desk with a rare Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller first generation PKC-1 Pivot Wire Side Chair
Steel, Metal, Aluminum
The Basic Bar Stool with Arms by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
an additional cost. This design is also available with a pivoting back and as dining chairs. This
Brass
The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Oak w/ Blanched Oil by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
also available with a pivoting back, and as dining chairs. CONDITION: For any custom pieces with
Brass
Frank Lloyd Wright Replica 1936 Johnson Wax Office Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Sheffield, MA
This beautiful red chair with pivoting casters and tilting backrest was created by Cassina with
Fabric
Sold|$3,600
Rare Tony Paul Iron Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Tony Paul
Located in Berkeley, CA
Exceedingly rare pair of iron lounge chairs designed by Tony Paul. Each chair feature a pivoting
Iron
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
pivoting backrest. The chairs feature solid teak angular sculpted frames and quality upholstery. Gorgeous
Fabric, Teak
1950s Kai Kristiansen ‘Paper Knife’ 'Model 121' Fauteuils for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Andersen. The organically curved back and pivoted armrests form a chair that is as beautiful as it is
Fabric, Teak
Gorgeous Danish Mid-Century Extendable Teak and Jute Wall Light
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
your favorite reading chair this beauty pivots 180 degrees the lamp extends from 17.5" to 28.5 very
Rope, Teak
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.
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