Terminal Chair
Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s Unknown Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Canvas
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Swivel Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge C...
Bouclé
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 1750s Irish George II Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Irish George II Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
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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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