Round Back Chairs With Arms
2010s American Bergere Chairs
Poplar, Paint
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Country Chairs
Beech
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Oak
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chairs
Birch
Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Colonial Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
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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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