Small Wing Chairs
Vintage 1970s English Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century British Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Faux Fur, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Polyester, Birch, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
20th Century European Club Chairs
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century British Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1980s Swiss Industrial Armchairs
Leather
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Nickel
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
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 American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
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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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 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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