Thonet Arm Chairs
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
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Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Naugahyde, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Polyester, Foam, Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Fabric, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Beech
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Copper
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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.
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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