Venetian Chairs Set
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1860s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican Regency Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Gesso, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Late 20th Century American Baroque Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Furniture
Wood
20th Century Italian Chairs
2010s Italian Chairs
Oak
20th Century South American Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Paint, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Cotton, Wood, Down
20th Century Italian Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
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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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