Tall Bar Chairs
2010s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Mahogany, Rosewood, Glass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood, Sycamore, Mahogany, Glass
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Beech, Elm
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s English Rocking Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Teak
Antique 19th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1870s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
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Tall Bar Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A standard bar countertop is usually 41 to 43 inches from the floor. A bar height is taller than typical table and counter heights and requires specific seating to best suit the height. The ideal height for a bar chair or stool is 29 to 32 inches tall. Browse a selection of bar furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Since counters are generally 34 to 39 inches high, counter stools should be 24 to 27 inches tall; bars are 40 to 46 inches from the ground, so bar stools typically stand 30 to 36 inches tall.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a tall chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A type of tall chair is a bar stool. A bar stool is a chair that often features a footrest to support the feet and is used at bars and high tables in pubs and bars. You can find a variety of vintage and antique bar stools on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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