Vintage Chiar
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Chiar
Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Chiar
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Chiar
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Chiar
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Chiar
Leather
1970s French Space Age Vintage Chiar
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Velvet
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Chiar
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Glass, Smoked Glass, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Vintage Chiar
Stainless Steel, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Polyester
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Steel
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1960s American Vintage Chiar
1940s American Vintage Chiar
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Vintage Chiar
Maple
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Chiar
Chrome
1950s American Vintage Chiar
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Modern Vintage Chiar
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Vintage Chiar
1940s American Vintage Chiar
Mahogany, Upholstery, Linen
1940s American Vintage Chiar
1950s Italian Vintage Chiar
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chiar
Bamboo
1960s Danish Vintage Chiar
Wood, PVC
Late 20th Century American Vintage Chiar
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Fabric, Maple
1950s Finnish Vintage Chiar
Birch, String
1990s Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather
1970s American Vintage Chiar
Chrome
20th Century French Vintage Chiar
Wood, Parchment Paper
1950s Danish Vintage Chiar
Aluminum
1960s Danish Vintage Chiar
Teak, Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chiar
Rope, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Vintage Chiar
Leather, Wood
1950s American Vintage Chiar
Leather, Wood
20th Century Vintage Chiar
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Contemporary Vintage Chiar
Oil
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Cane, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Fabric, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Foam, Lacquer, Paint
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Leather, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chiar
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Italian Vintage Chiar
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Vintage Chiar
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Vintage Chiar
Wood
20th Century French Vintage Chiar
Fruitwood
1950s Danish Vintage Chiar
Teak
1950s Danish Vintage Chiar
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chiar
Stainless Steel
1960s American Vintage Chiar
Late 20th Century Vintage Chiar
Oak
1950s American Vintage Chiar
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Walnut, Glass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Rosewood, PVC
1970s Dutch Vintage Chiar
1960s American Vintage Chiar
Chrome
1950s French Vintage Chiar
Metal
1950s American Vintage Chiar
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Chiar
1950s American Vintage Chiar
Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chiar
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Chiar
Iron
1940s American Vintage Chiar
Wood
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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