Striped Chair
1950s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Color Photography
Giclée
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Israeli Paintings
Canvas
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Charcoal, Gouache, Paper
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Charcoal, Gouache, Paper
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Laminate, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Early 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Louis XV Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Chairs
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1970s Turkish Kilim Chairs
Wool, Goat Hair, Linen, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Foam, Har...
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
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Striped 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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