Adjustable Wood Chair
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1750s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s English Industrial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century European Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Industrial Stools
Metal
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Industrial Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Other Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood, Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s German Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Leather
20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
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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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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