Tri Legged Chair
Antique Mid-19th Century Romanian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Enamel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
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2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Lounge Chairs
Leather, Linen, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Wool, Bouclé, Cotton
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Benches
Brass
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Medieval Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Stools
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Most Marcel Breuer chair legs are made out of bent tubular steel. The designer introduced this radical new material to modern furniture design with his Wassily Model B3 lounge chair. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of Marcel Breuer chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
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