Italian Elm Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Elm, Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Elm
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Elm, Maple
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century Chinese Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Elm
Mid-20th Century European Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Elm
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Elm
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Elm, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Elm, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Elm, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables
Bronze
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Settees
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Elm, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Elm, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Seagrass, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Seagrass, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Elm
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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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