Roses Carved Chair
Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Birch
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Federal Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cotton
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Dining Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Armchairs
Canvas, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 2000s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
20th Century American Living Room Sets
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Upholstery, 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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