Reclining Chairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 1820s Italian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Other Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Norwegian Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Religious Items
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Yew
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Jute
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — antique and vintage Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first electric recliner chairs were brought to market in 1954 in Japan by the Family Fujiryoki company. Today, electric recliners are still common in Japan. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary recliner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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