Seats 20
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Tables
Ash
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Suede
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Cabinets
Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass, Metal
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Neoclassical Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Burl
Antique 1810s English Regency Stools
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Settees
Fabric, Wicker
1990s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Settees
Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Renaissance Settees
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
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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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