Retro Paddle Arm Chair
1970s French Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood
1970s Brazilian Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Indian Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Naugahyde, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Linen, Walnut
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Brass, Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Textile, Hardwood
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
2010s American Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Wood
1960s Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood
1950s Indian Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Bamboo
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood, Pine
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Cane, Teak
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Oak, Cord
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Birch
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Mahogany
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wool, Leather, Teak, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak, Upholstery
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1960s American British Colonial Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood, Upholstery
1960s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak, Upholstery
1960s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Brass
1950s French Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Linen
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut, Upholstery, Linen
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Ash, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Federal Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Ash
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Upholstery, Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Polyester, Lacquer, Wood, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood, Bouclé
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood, Upholstery
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Wood, Leather
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Mahogany, Leather, Cane
1950s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Oak
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Oak, Fabric
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1950s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Oak
1960s American Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Hickory, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Iron
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Retro Paddle Arm Chair
Leather, Oak
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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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