Sculptural Chair Set
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Plastic
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Ash
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Faux Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Chairs
Paper
20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Philippine Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Rattan
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Pine
1990s American Modern Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1990s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Chairs
Rush, Oak
2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Iron
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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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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