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2010s American Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Chairs
Teak
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Teak
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Leather, Foam, Oak, Plywood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Late 20th Century Unknown Other Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Wood
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2010s American Chairs
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Oak
Early 20th Century Finnish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Yew
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Aluminum
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Hardwood
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
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Steel
20th Century North American American Craftsman Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
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Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Desks
Walnut
Early 2000s American Chairs
Wood
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Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
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Aluminum
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Walnut
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Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Elm
Antique 18th Century English Primitive Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hickory, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Primitive Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Sets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 1840s English Primitive Armchairs
Wood
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Walnut
Vintage 1970s Canadian Organic Modern Stools
Wood
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Walnut
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Chrome
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Chrome
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Chrome
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Brass
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Wood
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Elm
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Oak
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Wood
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Wood
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Oak
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Chrome
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Travertine
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Mahogany, Teak
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Brass
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Upholstery
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Steel
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
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Oak
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Metal
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Slab Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Slab Chair?
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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