Ribbed Wood Chair
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cowhide, Hide, Leather, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Metal
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chenille, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Hide, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Armchairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Armchairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Furniture
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Sets
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Paint, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Sofas
Leather, Palmwood
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Armchairs
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Settees
Faux Leather, Glass, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Nickel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Campaign Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Romantic Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Chairs
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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, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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