Retro Diner Seating
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Iron
1980s Retro Diner Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Retro Diner Seating
Aluminum, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Diner Seating
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Hardwood
Late 20th Century British Retro Diner Seating
Oak
1970s English Country Retro Diner Seating
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Rosewood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Enamel, Brass
2010s North American Modern Retro Diner Seating
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Textile
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Birch, Oak
2010s Mexican American Craftsman Retro Diner Seating
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Brass
2010s South African Minimalist Retro Diner Seating
Hardwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
19th Century French Retro Diner Seating
Marble
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Retro Diner Seating
Giltwood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Brass
2010s Brazilian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Cane
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Iron
1980s Victorian Retro Diner Seating
Mahogany
1980s Victorian Retro Diner Seating
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Retro Diner Seating
Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
1950s American Retro Diner Seating
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
1950s European Retro Diner Seating
Beech
1950s European Retro Diner Seating
Beech
1950s English Retro Diner Seating
Beech
1950s English Retro Diner Seating
Beech
1950s English Retro Diner Seating
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Diner Seating
Wool, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Diner Seating
Teak, Papercord
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Retro Diner Seating
Steel
1980s Retro Diner Seating
Elm
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Chrome
1950s American Retro Diner Seating
Leather, Birch
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Diner Seating
Rosewood
Retro Diner Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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