Five Legged Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Abalone
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Recent Sales
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Sets
Leather
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
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20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Down
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Figurative Sculptures
Limestone
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Abstract Sculptures
Granite, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wood, Plywood
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sofas
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Floor Lamps
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood, Elm
1990s Abstract Sculptures
Silver, Gold Leaf
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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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
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