Small Comfy Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Windsor Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chenille
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Side Tables
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Bauhaus Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
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20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Belgian Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Polystyrene
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Pine
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French International Style Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English End Tables
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Pine
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Rush, Ash, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Tapestry, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Sets
Wood, PVC
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
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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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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