Stained Wood French Art Deco Chair
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Softwood, Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Ebony
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Marble
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables
Wood, Beech
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Cane
20th Century European Dining Room Sets
Iron
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves
Pine
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cherry
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Sycamore
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Other
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Amboyna
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
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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.