Restore Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer, Foam, Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Paint, Lacquer, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron, Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Chippendale Chairs
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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023To restore an Eames fiberglass chair, wash it gently with a soft bristle brush and dish soap in warm water. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe off the soap, and then dry with another cloth. You can use a safe wax for fiberglass to enhance the shine. Shop a collection of Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
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