Regency Occasional Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Pine
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
20th Century English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Dutch Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century European Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 1810s Scottish Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Regency Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency End Tables
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Leather, Rattan
1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1830s English William IV Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Suede
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Regency Stools
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Modern End Tables
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Travertine, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Brass, Chrome
Late 20th Century Modern Side Tables
Agate, Stone, Marble, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Composition
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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