Raspberry Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Moorish Chairs
Velvet, Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Hardwood
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Walnut
Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Plastic
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Daybeds
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Sofas
Bronze
Early 2000s French Post-Modern Console Tables
Plexiglass, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Platters and Serveware
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Serving Bowls
Stoneware
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Stoneware
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers an...
Plaster
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Pine
1990s Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Rocking Chairs
Maple
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Felt, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Late 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wool, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Sycamore
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Armchairs
Giltwood, Velvet, Down
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Art Nouveau Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Elm, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Tables
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Raspberry 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 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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