Retro Swing Chair
1980s Retro Swing Chair
Steel
1980s German Post-Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Chrome
1960s Retro Swing Chair
Chrome, Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal, Chrome
1980s German Post-Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Swing Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather, Teak
1980s German Post-Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Faux Leather, Birch
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Faux Leather, Maple
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Retro Swing Chair
Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Brass
Late 20th Century German Retro Swing Chair
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Retro Swing Chair
Velvet, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Retro Swing Chair
Cane, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Walnut, Fabric
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather
1950s Retro Swing Chair
Rosewood, Cocobolo
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Steel, Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Cement
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Teak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
1970s Philippine Organic Modern Retro Swing Chair
Rattan
1950s North American Retro Swing Chair
Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Steel, Brass
Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Swing Chair
Metal, Brass
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Marble, Metal, Brass
1950s Scandinavian Retro Swing Chair
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Walnut, Leather, Plastic
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swing Chair
Sheepskin, Wool, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Swing Chair
Metal, Brass
1990s Taiwanese Post-Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Retro Swing Chair
Steel, Chrome
1970s German Retro Swing Chair
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Leather, Plastic, Walnut
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Plastic
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swing Chair
Plywood, Rubber, Beech
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Retro Swing Chair
Metal
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A swing chair should be placed in an area where there is at least 14 inches of clearance on every side. In addition, you will need to hang it from a ceiling joist to ensure secure installation. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of swing chairs.
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