Rose Back Dining Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Georgian Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Gold
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Leather, Textile, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Antique Mid-19th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam
Vintage 1940s Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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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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