Set Of 40 Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s North American Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Hickory
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
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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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