Slip Covered Chair
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
20th Century Chairs
Muslin
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Antique 1710s American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s German Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Linen
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch George II Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wire
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood, Down
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Linen, Cotton
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Ceramic, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century International Style Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Metal
Antique 1860s English Victorian Benches
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Wood
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Slip Covered Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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