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Upholstery, Hardwood
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Rattan
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Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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Brass
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Metal
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Metal
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Oak, Fabric
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Metal
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Aluminum
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Chrome
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
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Metal
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Leather, Glass
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Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather
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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
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Steel
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Murano Glass
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Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III End Tables
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Minimalist Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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Vintage 1960s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash, Maple, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
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Chrome
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
2010s Canadian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Chrome
Early 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
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Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
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Chrome
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
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Wood, Wool, Upholstery
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Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
1990s George IV Sofas
Upholstery, Down
1990s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Stools
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools
Vintage 1970s Australian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room 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 entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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