Round Back Accent Chair
2010s American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Paint
2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Chairs
Oak, Reclaimed Wood, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 1660s European Folk Art Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Brocade
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
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