Swivel Office Chair Antique
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s English American Classical Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Yew
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Brass, Steel
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Oak, Opaline Glass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Swivel Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Straw, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Floor Lamps
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Swivel Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s Victorian Swivel Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Rustic Swivel Chairs
Cowhide, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
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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 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
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