Royere Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Wire
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Teak
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2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables
Marble, Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Steel
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches
Bronze, Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Marble, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Pine
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Maple
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Wire
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Oak, Velvet, Mohair
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Wood, Mohair
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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