Retro Swinging Chair
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century German Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
1950s Retro Swinging Chair
Rattan
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fabric, Beech, Boxwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fiberglass
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Beech, Boxwood, Fabric
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Retro Swinging Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1970s German International Style Retro Swinging Chair
Fabric
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fabric, Wood
1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Retro Swinging Chair
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Wood, Plywood
1980s Pop Art Retro Swinging Chair
Etching, Aquatint
1950s Austrian Retro Retro Swinging Chair
14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Bentwood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Retro Swinging Chair
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Teak
1990s Modern Retro Swinging Chair
C Print
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Alabaster, Brass
1970s European Post-Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Velvet
1970s Belgian Brutalist Retro Swinging Chair
Wood, Mahogany
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Wire
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Brass
1980s German International Style Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century German Industrial Retro Swinging Chair
Plywood
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather, Jacaranda
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1970s Retro Swinging Chair
Silver Gelatin
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Nickel
1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
1960s American Retro Swinging Chair
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Retro Swinging Chair
Wicker
1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome
1960s Italian Retro Swinging Chair
1960s Italian Retro Swinging Chair
1970s German Bauhaus Retro Swinging Chair
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Retro Swinging Chair
Cowhide, Walnut
1960s Retro Swinging Chair
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Suede, Wenge
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Stainless Steel
1980s Finnish Post-Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
1970s Finnish Space Age Retro Swinging Chair
Fiberglass
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Brass
1980s Post-Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal, Steel
1970s French Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1960s Italian Retro Swinging Chair
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather, Cocobolo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Belgian Industrial Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Glass, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Glass, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Glass, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Rattan
1970s American Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Wicker
1970s Italian Art Deco Retro Swinging Chair
Chrome, Steel
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather, Imbuia
1970s German Retro Swinging Chair
Leather, Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather, Plastic, Fiberglass
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Swinging Chair
Faux Fur, Oak
1980s Pop Art Retro Swinging Chair
Etching, Aquatint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Wrought Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Metal
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1970s Brazilian Retro Swinging Chair
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Linen, Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Swinging Chair
Leather
1970s German Retro Swinging Chair
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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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