Unusual Sets Of Chairs
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s British Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
20th Century Chairs
Aluminum, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Straw, Ash
Antique Early 18th Century English Chairs
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Oak
Antique 1790s French Directoire Chairs
Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Faux Fur
Mid-20th Century British Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English George III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
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Unusual Sets Of Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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