Retro Bistro Chairs
1960s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
1970s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Mid-20th Century French Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech
1960s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Steel
1950s Belgian Industrial Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1960s European Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Retro Bistro Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
1950s Austrian Retro Bistro Chairs
Cane, Wood
1960s Czech Bohemian Retro Bistro Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Rattan
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Wood
1970s American Organic Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech
1970s French French Provincial Retro Bistro Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech, Faux Leather
1960s Italian Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Victorian Retro Bistro Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Retro Bistro Chairs
Wood, Beech
1990s Italian Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Aluminum
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Bistro Chairs
Metal
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1970s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Retro Bistro Chairs
Iron
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Beech
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Country Retro Bistro Chairs
Rush, Pine
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak
1950s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Oak
1960s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1960s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
1960s French Retro Bistro Chairs
Bentwood
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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.
- What is a bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What size are bistro chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
- Are bistro chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
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