Single Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Satin, Wood
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Leather, Paint
Antique 1850s Italian Louis Philippe Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1650s Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century European Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Iron
Antique 1720s English Queen Anne Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fiberglass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Nutwood
Antique 1890s Belgian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Empire Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Polyester
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Austrian Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Corner Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Guatemalan Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century George III Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Pewter
2010s American Minimalist Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Other
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood
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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, 2021A single sofa chair is often called a loveseat, which is larger than a typical armchair, but still too small for more than one person. Browse a collection of loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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