Set Of Bistro Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Belgian Industrial Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Polish Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century European Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Polish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Estonian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Polish Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century North American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Pacific Islands Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Ash
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Belgian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
- 1
Set Of Bistro Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Set Of Bistro Chairs?
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 bistro chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A bistro chair is a versatile chair that can be used in cafes, restaurants, bars and even residential homes all around the world. Find a variety of antique and vintage bistro chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What size are bistro chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bistro chairs are traditionally paired with bistro tables, so the chairs are usually standard dining height. Standard dining height can range from 18 to 26 inches tall. You’ll find a large collection of bistro chairs in varying heights on 1stDibs..
- Are bistro chairs comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Whether bistro chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find the width of the seat and back make it possible to sit back and relax during a meal or conversation. Find a variety of bistro chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023What French bistro chairs are made of varies. Introduced during the 19th century, many French bistro chairs feature a frame made of aluminum or wrought iron, while the seat cushions and backrests of these furnishings are frequently made of rattan. This type of chair became especially popular in the busy cafes of Paris during the 1920s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bistro chairs.
- 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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.