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Pair of Brazilian Caviuna Two-Tone Blue and Beige Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Brazilian Caviuna Two-Tone Blue and Beige Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Brazilian Caviuna Two-Tone Blue and Beige Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 1950s Brazilian armchairs with caviuna wood arms and upholstered with blue and beige velvet on a chrome frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pouffe Garni Chairs by Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, 1986, Set of Two
Pouffe Garni Chairs by Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, 1986, Set of Two

Pouffe Garni Chairs by Rob Eckhardt for Pastoe, 1986, Set of Two

By Pastoe, Rob Eckhardt

Located in The Hague, NL

This set of two-tone lounge chairs was designed by Rob Eckhardt. They were made in a limited

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

contemporary example of this chair, maintaining its original two-tone Knoll Boucle upholstery. We have a large

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Original Two-Tone Boucle, Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

. These are contemporary examples of this design, maintaining its original two-tone Knoll bouclé

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique French Rattan Bistro Chair
Antique French Rattan Bistro Chair

Antique French Rattan Bistro Chair

Located in High Point, NC

, this two-tone rattan chair with an expertly constructed frame radiates a stunning warmth. Completed

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Undulating Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Undulating Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Undulating Italian Leather Lounge Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of two tone Italian lounge chairs circa early 1970's. These examples have undulating leather

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Woven Cane Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Woven Cane Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Bamboo and Woven Cane Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of Mid-Century bamboo and woven cane chairs. The seat weave is two toned, the legs and cross

Category

20th Century American Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Transitional Leather Side Chair
Transitional Leather Side Chair

Transitional Leather Side Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Transitional Leather Side Chair. Soft Yellow Leather, Nail Head Trim, With Chestnut Tone Wood. Two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sculptural Tall Chairs designedby Krish Ruhs for Cappellini, 1990s
Pair of Sculptural Tall Chairs designedby Krish Ruhs for Cappellini, 1990s

Pair of Sculptural Tall Chairs designedby Krish Ruhs for Cappellini, 1990s

By Cappellini

Located in Traversetolo, IT

pigments for colors, preferring earth tones. These two chairs are made of satin-finished steel and are

Category

1990s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wicker Pair of Chairs, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wicker Pair of Chairs, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Metal and Wicker Pair of Chairs, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

with metal structure, seat and back with rounded corners, entirely in wicker, two-tone for one chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Leather Vanity Chair by Dominique
French Leather Vanity Chair by Dominique

French Leather Vanity Chair by Dominique

Located in Austin, TX

Charming French vanity chair in two-toned Argentinian leather. Ebonized and French polished, chrome

Category

Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Alf Svensson Easy Chair for Artifort
Alf Svensson Easy Chair for Artifort

Alf Svensson Easy Chair for Artifort

By Alf Svensson, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black enameled metal tubular framed easy chair with new two-toned upholstered cushions. This chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs
Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs

Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs

By Ralph Lauren, Henredon

Located in West Hartford, CT

grand reading chairs. Gorgeous two tone color scheme - see pics for details. Why not own the best?.

Category

Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Four Thonet Chairs
Four Thonet Chairs

Four Thonet Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of four unusual two tone wood signed Thonet chairs.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Pair of Queen Anne Chairs with Ming Details
Pair of Queen Anne Chairs with Ming Details

Pair of Queen Anne Chairs with Ming Details

Located in Atlanta, GA

upholstered in a two tone black strie fabric. The chairs measure 40.5" tall x 24" wide x 22" deep. The seat

Category

Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of  Early 19th C. Original Paint French Louis XVI Chairs
Pair of  Early 19th C. Original Paint French Louis XVI Chairs

Pair of Early 19th C. Original Paint French Louis XVI Chairs

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

their original two-tone green paint, these chairs will knock your socks off. Just waiting for your new

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

1st Edition Pierre Paulin Groovy Chairs, Artifort F580, Ivory Boucle and Leather
1st Edition Pierre Paulin Groovy Chairs, Artifort F580, Ivory Boucle and Leather

1st Edition Pierre Paulin Groovy Chairs, Artifort F580, Ivory Boucle and Leather

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Culver City, CA

to your bottom as they are your eye. These stunning two-tone Groovy chairs designed by Pierre

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé

Eight Edward Wormley Light Mahogany Dining Chairs
Eight Edward Wormley Light Mahogany Dining Chairs

Eight Edward Wormley Light Mahogany Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of eight dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Six side chairs and two arm

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Set of 4 John Stuart Dining Chairs
Set of 4 John Stuart Dining Chairs

Set of 4 John Stuart Dining Chairs

By John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice two tone walnut and mahogney chairs with seats that are elevated by brass spacers. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pouffe Garni Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Rob Eckhardt For Pastoe 1986 Dutch Design
Pouffe Garni Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Rob Eckhardt For Pastoe 1986 Dutch Design

Pouffe Garni Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Rob Eckhardt For Pastoe 1986 Dutch Design

By Pastoe, Rob Eckhardt

Located in The Hague, NL

This set of two-tone lounge chairs was designed by Rob Eckhardt. They were made in a limited

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two-Tone Easy Chair with Mahogany Frame
Two-Tone Easy Chair with Mahogany Frame

Two-Tone Easy Chair with Mahogany Frame

Located in New York, NY

A Danish easy chair with a rich mahogany frame. Newly reupholstered in luxurious and soft wool from

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish Upholstered Wood Dining Chairs by Erik Buch
Danish Upholstered Wood Dining Chairs by Erik Buch

Danish Upholstered Wood Dining Chairs by Erik Buch

By Erik Buch

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of four dark wood framed dining chairs with oatmeal toned fabric, two arm chairs and two side

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Constructivist Birch Wooden Dining Chairs, 1970s
Set of 8 Constructivist Birch Wooden Dining Chairs, 1970s

Set of 8 Constructivist Birch Wooden Dining Chairs, 1970s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Beautiful constructivist high back birch wooden dining chairs. Beautiful two toned wood. Very

Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Eight Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs
Eight Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs

Eight Edward Wormley For Dunbar Mahogany & Cane Dining Chairs

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of eight dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Six side chairs and two arm

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

A Set Of Six Milanese 50's Dining Chairs
A Set Of Six Milanese 50's Dining Chairs

A Set Of Six Milanese 50's Dining Chairs

Located in Kent, Dover

A set of six sturdy Italian dining chairs in two tone rosewood. With over-stuffed seats and brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960
Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960

Mid-century Eric Buch Reupholstered Teak Dining Chairs c.1960

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A set of four dining chairs with two tone Teak frames. Darker frames and lighter backrest

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs
4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs

4 Scandinavian Modern Style Sun Furniture Teak & Oatmeal Fabric Dining Chairs

By Sun Cabinet

Located in Topeka, KS

Lovely vintage Scandinavian Modern Sun Furniture teak & two-toned oatmeal tweed fabric dining

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Italian Pair of Chairs with Swivel Seat
Italian Pair of Chairs with Swivel Seat

Italian Pair of Chairs with Swivel Seat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Two-tone Italian chairs, brand new upholstered, vintage red, and black mohair on the side. Chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Italian Style Two Toned Club Chairs
Mid-Century Italian Style Two Toned Club Chairs

Mid-Century Italian Style Two Toned Club Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly reupholstered khaki green with stone colored fabric. Fabulous lines. Black metal enameled base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in Ivory Embossed Lizard with Cushions 1980s
Karl Springer Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in Ivory Embossed Lizard with Cushions 1980s

Karl Springer Pair of J.M.F. Chairs in Ivory Embossed Lizard with Cushions 1980s

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of “J.M.F. chairs” in two tone ivory lacquered embossed lizard leather with custom leather

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Original Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Upholstered Fiberglass Arm Chair
Original Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Upholstered Fiberglass Arm Chair

Original Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Upholstered Fiberglass Arm Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

Charles and Ray Eames DAX swivel padded arm shell chair in two-tone with dark gray exposed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Two-Tone Wool Fabric
Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Two-Tone Wool Fabric

Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Two-Tone Wool Fabric

Located in Hitchin, England

A Vintage Midcentury Lounge Chair reupholstered in two tone wool fabric. We provide very

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Two-Tone Womb Chairs with Ottomans, USA 1955
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Two-Tone Womb Chairs with Ottomans, USA 1955

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Two-Tone Womb Chairs with Ottomans, USA 1955

By Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

A pair of the Classic womb chairs designed by Eero Saarinen with matching ottomans upholstered in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

from use, creating a visually interesting two-tone effect. The chairs are completely natural, just

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Cypress

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Horseshoe Shape Round Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

been rubbed off from use, creating a visually interesting two-tone effect. The chairs are completely

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Cypress

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Peacock Emanuelle Chair, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Peacock Emanuelle Chair, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Rattan and Wicker Peacock Emanuelle Chair, 1970s

Located in Prato, IT

A two-tone Indonesian peacock chair made out of bamboo and rattan. This chair became iconic since

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

J.J.P Oud Easy Chair Rotterdamse Spaarbank, Holland, 1960
J.J.P Oud Easy Chair Rotterdamse Spaarbank, Holland, 1960

J.J.P Oud Easy Chair Rotterdamse Spaarbank, Holland, 1960

By J.J. Pieter Oud

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

in nice two tone contrast. The other chairs from the bank were reupholstered by Pander in blue and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs

By Chromcraft

Located in Topeka, KS

aluminum and six two toned wood grained and black vinyl swivel chairs with aluminum bases. In good vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

1950s Greaves&Thomas Sofa/1950s Sofa
1950s Greaves&Thomas Sofa/1950s Sofa

1950s Greaves&Thomas Sofa/1950s Sofa

By Greaves and Thomas

Located in London, Lambeth

and Thomas, circa 1950s, Afromosia frame with a two tone fabric, the chair arms have a wonderful 'Papa

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Industrial Stacking Chairs, Pair, circa 1950s - ON SALE
Danish Industrial Stacking Chairs, Pair, circa 1950s - ON SALE

Danish Industrial Stacking Chairs, Pair, circa 1950s - ON SALE

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Zwager Stoelen, these two-tone chairs are a rare find. The vibrant grain of the wood, contrasting angles

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Two Toned Easy Chairs
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Two Toned Easy Chairs

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Two Toned Easy Chairs

By De Ster

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of mid century Danish easy chairs with teak frames, recently upholstered in gray and black by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Federico Munari Lounge Chair in Delicate Two-Tone Upholstery
Federico Munari Lounge Chair in Delicate Two-Tone Upholstery

Federico Munari Lounge Chair in Delicate Two-Tone Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Federico Munari, lounge chair, brass, fabric, Italy, 1960s This eccentric lounge chair is created

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Two Tone Green Italian Lounge Chairs with Chrome Legs.
Pair Two Tone Green Italian Lounge Chairs with Chrome Legs.

Pair Two Tone Green Italian Lounge Chairs with Chrome Legs.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of two tone green / chartreuse Italian lounge chairs with chromed steel legs. Very stylish

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Style Two-Tone Leather Tulip Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Style Two-Tone Leather Tulip Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Style Two-Tone Leather Tulip Chairs

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Lambertville, NJ

100% high quality leather chairs made by Hancock and Moore, this frame is now retired. The vanilla

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1940s Set of Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests
1940s Set of Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests

1940s Set of Two Tone Velvet Lounge Chairs with Elm Armrests

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Fritz Hansen made in Danmark. Both lounge / club chairs are upholstered with gold and brown two tone

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Rattan Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Rattan Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Two Tone Rattan Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome matching pair of rattan club chairs circa 1970's. These feature two tone colored rattan

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Abalone, Fabric, Rattan

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Leather
Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Leather

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani 'Canada' Lounge Chair in Two-Tone Leather

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, 1960s. The 'Canada' chair is composed of two sides made of moulded plywood connected by two contoured

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Two-Tone Diamond Chairs for Knoll
Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Two-Tone Diamond Chairs for Knoll

Pair of Early Harry Bertoia Two-Tone Diamond Chairs for Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

A pair of early 1950s #421 'Diamond Chairs' by Harry Bertoia for Knoll in black and white lacquer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chair was realized in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair
Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair

Art Deco Skyscraper Style Two-Tone Desk or Occasional Chair in Mohair

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous Art Deco skyscraper style two-tone desk or occasional chair was realized in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mohair

MCM Pair Two-Toned Lounge Chairs by Mastercraft Original Green & Floral Fabric
MCM Pair Two-Toned Lounge Chairs by Mastercraft Original Green & Floral Fabric

MCM Pair Two-Toned Lounge Chairs by Mastercraft Original Green & Floral Fabric

By Mastercraft, Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

after Adrian Pearsall. They wear their original two-tone green & floral nubby linen-like fabric & have

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Bergère Two-Toned Cane and Kilim Rug Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of French Bergère Two-Toned Cane and Kilim Rug Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of French Bergère Two-Toned Cane and Kilim Rug Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of gorgeous French bergère two-toned and double-panned black stained cane wingback chairs with

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

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Two Tone Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the two tone chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every two tone chair was constructed with great care. Find 60 options for an antique or vintage two tone chair now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect two tone chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A two tone chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Hans Olsen, Knoll and Eero Saarinen each produced at least one beautiful two tone chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Two Tone Chair?

The average selling price for a two tone chair at 1stDibs is $2,453, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Two Tone Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    When people mention two-tone in reference to watches, they’re referring to the combination of gold and steel. This mix of contrasting metals is quite attractive and desirable. Rolex refers to their two tone watches by the name Rolesor and they have two varieties: the traditional yellow-gold and stainless steel and their version of rose gold, Everose gold and stainless steel. Shop iconic vintage and contemporary Rolex watches from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Two tone jewelry is jewelry that contains two different types of metals or two different types of colors. A popular two tone jewelry combination is white gold and yellow gold.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A two-tone ring is a ring constituted of two different metals. The most common combinations are gold and platinum. However, a two-tone ring can feature any combination of yellow, rose, or white gold. Shop a range of antique and vintage two-tone diamond rings on 1stDibs.
  • Gold used in jewelry comes in 3 colors: white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold. If a piece is made with two-tone gold, this means that a combination of any of the three colors is used to make the jewelry. For example, a ring could have white gold prongs and basket, set in a yellow gold band. This is considered two-tone gold as two colors were used in the ring.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Two tone gold means that there are two different colors of gold, often yellow gold and white gold. The two differing colors can look good contrasting each other.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether you need one or two accent chairs depends on your personal preferences and the space. First, consider the layout of your room. In a small space, two accent chairs may make a seating area feel cramped, while having just one may result in a larger room feeling too empty. Also, think about how many people you're likely to entertain in your seating area and what other furniture is present in the space. If you frequently need additional seating to accommodate large groups, you may want to purchase a second accent chair. Find a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.