Real Leather Vintage Chair
1940s French Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Steel
1990s Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Metal, Chrome
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Beech, Leather
Late 20th Century Real Leather Vintage Chair
Cowhide, Leather
1960s Italian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Steel
20th Century Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century Dutch Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Sheepskin
1930s French Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Upholstery
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Real Leather Vintage Chair
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Chrome
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Upholstery, Crocodile, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Crocodile, Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Steel
1940s Spanish Biedermeier Real Leather Vintage Chair
Walnut, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1970s Italian Space Age Real Leather Vintage Chair
Faux Leather
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1940s Italian Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Faux Leather, Birch
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Teak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Metal
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Walnut
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
1960s German Minimalist Real Leather Vintage Chair
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Metal
1970s American Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Iron
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Steel, Stainless Steel
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
20th Century English Chesterfield Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Wood, Leather
1970s French Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Chrome
1950s Real Leather Vintage Chair
Fabric, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Fabric, Oak
20th Century English Chesterfield Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Upholstery, Beech
1930s Swedish Art Deco Real Leather Vintage Chair
Faux Leather, Birch
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Teak, Leather
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Chrome
20th Century English Georgian Real Leather Vintage Chair
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Real Leather Vintage Chair
Metal
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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.
- Is vintage leather real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether vintage leather is real or not depends on the piece. Vintage apparel and accessories that seem to be made from leather will often have tags to tell you the material content. You can also apply one or two drops of water to a discreet spot and see if it is absorbed. If the water rolls off, the item likely isn’t genuine leather. Shop a collection of leather pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To tell if a vintage leather jacket is real, first look for any tags that show the material content. You can also do a quick test by applying one to two drops of water to an inconspicuous area. If the water is absorbed, the jacket is likely real leather. Water will usually roll off faux leather. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather jackets.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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