Retro Tub Chair Chairs
1960s American Hollywood Regency Retro Tub Chair Chairs
PVC, Upholstery
1950s American Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric
1980s Unknown Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery
1970s North American Post-Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Retro Tub Chair Chairs
PVC
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Austrian Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s Post-Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
1960s English Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Faux Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1980s Italian Bohemian Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Regency Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
1980s Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather
1970s American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1980s Italian Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fur, Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fur, Leather
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Rattan
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Velvet, Feathers
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Tub Chair Chairs
Chrome
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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.
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are tub chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub chairs on 1stDibs.
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