Sculptural Wing Chairs
1990s Danish Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
1990s American Modern Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Wool
1990s Italian Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s German Modern Chairs
Suede, Ash
2010s German Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Walnut, Wool
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Sofas
Silk, Beech
2010s German Sofas
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Classical Roman Armchairs
Terracotta
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Textile
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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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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