Seat Adjustable Chair
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Plywood
Antique 1850s French Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique 1880s German Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Copper
Late 20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Oak, Paint
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
2010s Finnish Chairs
Fabric, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Swivel Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Turkish International Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Beech
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
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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, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are rush seats on chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rush seats are chairs where the seating part is woven out of long, grass-like vegetation. After the material dries, the makers weave it to make a strong surface for sitting. Shop antique rush chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether cane chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. Designs vary widely, but pieces with upholstered seats may provide plusher support. On 1stDibs, find a variety of cane chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023A good seat height for an accent chair is around 16 inches. However, you should also consider the height of the other seating furniture, like a sofa or a loveseat, in your space. Generally, an accent chair's seat should be no more than 4 inches higher or lower than the seats on adjacent furniture to maintain a balanced look and allow for easy conversation in seating areas. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of accent chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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