Shoe Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Ming Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Austrian Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Raffia, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Plastic, Carbon Fiber
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Rocking Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Elm
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Ash
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Argentine Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Chinese Other Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s English Chesterfield Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1780s Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fur, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s North American Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Textile, Cane, Rattan, Plywood
Antique 19th Century British William IV Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
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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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