Root Chairs
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Other Chairs
Wood
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Rustic Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Rustic Lounge Chairs
Chestnut
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Armchairs
Olive
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Wood, Olive
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Burl
20th Century French Armchairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Burl
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs
Teak
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Linen, Bamboo
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Spanish Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ebony, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Birch
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Stools
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
2010s American Organic Modern Chairs
Ash, Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Paintings and Screens
Ink
Antique 1880s Central African Chaise Longues
Wood
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chairs
Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Vintage 1950s Chinese Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Loveseats
Linen, Upholstery
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Asian Furniture
20th Century Chinese Chairs
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Finnish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Swedish Brutalist Chairs
Hardwood, Oak
20th Century Chinese Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood
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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.
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