Retro Fireside Chair
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Rush, Walnut
1950s Danish Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Teak
1950s French Art Deco Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Sycamore
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Steel
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Rosewood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro Fireside Chair
Gold Leaf
1950s Space Age Retro Fireside Chair
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Retro Fireside Chair
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Retro Fireside Chair
Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Retro Fireside Chair
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Polyester
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Fireside Chair
Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Fireside Chair
Leather
Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Wool
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Retro Fireside Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Retro Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Chippendale Retro Fireside Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1990s Queen Anne Retro Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Straw, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Straw, Wood
1960s Danish Space Age Retro Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Plastic
1950s French Rustic Retro Fireside Chair
Wicker, Oak
Late 20th Century French Space Age Retro Fireside Chair
Ultrasuede
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Beech, Plastic
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Fireside Chair
Rush, Oak
1980s Swiss Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Leather
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Fiberglass
1970s German Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Suede
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Velvet
1980s French Post-Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Iron
1970s Italian Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Steel
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Cane, Teak
1970s Italian Space Age Retro Fireside Chair
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Steel
Late 20th Century French Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Foam
1970s French Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Retro Fireside Chair
Rush, Oak
1990s French Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Bronze
1970s French Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric
1990s Swiss Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Leather, Plastic
1950s Indian Retro Fireside Chair
Cowhide, Teak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Wood
1950s Regency Retro Fireside Chair
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Leather, Elm
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Fireside Chair
Fabric, Wood
1980s French Retro Fireside Chair
Leather
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Fireside Chair
Leather, Elm
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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 fireside chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
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