Thonet Bamboo
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s Austrian Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Antique Early 1900s Models and Miniatures
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Straw
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Bamboo, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Benches
Velvet, Bamboo, Straw
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Enamel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Stools
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
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Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood, Pine
Vintage 1980s Italian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
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20th Century Austrian Chairs
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chaise Longues
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Bentwood
20th Century European Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Bentwood
Early 2000s Austrian Art Nouveau Settees
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Chairs
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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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