Thonet New York Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cowhide
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Naugahyde
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
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
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
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
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Bentwood, Patent Leather
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Beech, Elm
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Windsor Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
1970s American Realist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Hide, Ash
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Lithograph, Screen
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Naugahyde
Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
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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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