Primitive Japanese Chair
Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Taisho Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Bamboo, Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1950s African Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1990s Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Japanese Primitive Stools
Wood, Driftwood
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Wood
1980s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Side Tables
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Tribal Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Plywood
20th Century Indian Organic Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Wood, Teak
2010s Mexican Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Organic Modern Benches
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Chairs
Wood
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Canvas, Beads
Vintage 1950s Rustic Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Campaign Chairs
Maple
20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Wood
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Primitives
Wood
2010s Japanese Primitive Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century East Asian Other Chairs
Wood
2010s Japanese Primitive Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
2010s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches
Chestnut, Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood, Cedar
20th Century Indian Other Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches
Cedar
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Cedar
Vintage 1950s Primitive Benches
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
1950s Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Masonite, Oil
2010s Japanese Primitive Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Chairs
Cedar
Early 20th Century Taisho Rocking Chairs
Oak, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs
Cedar
2010s Japanese Primitive Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Primitive Chairs
Teak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Benches
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Cedar
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Stools
Pine
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Stools
Cedar
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Stools
Wood
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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.
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