Swift Chair
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
2010s Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s European Chairs
Leather, Plaster
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1970s South American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fabric
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Metal
2010s Swiss Modern Sofas
Metal
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Industrial Armchairs
Leather
2010s Swiss Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Porcelain
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Other
Antique 1760s British George III Pitchers
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
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Swift Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Swift Chair?
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.