Vintage Habitat Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Danish Space Age Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
1950s French Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Teak
20th Century Vintage Habitat Chairs
Paper
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Aluminum
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s French Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wood
1970s American Space Age Vintage Habitat Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wool, Walnut
2010s French Art Deco Vintage Habitat Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Burl, Mirror, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Travertine
2010s American Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wool, Felt
Recent Sales
1990s British Minimalist Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech, Rush
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fruitwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century German Aesthetic Movement Vintage Habitat Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Acrylic, Oak, Olive
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rope, Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Papercord, Beech
1980s French Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century English Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rush, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rush, Beech
1990s British Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Aluminum
1970s European Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1970s European Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Plywood, Sycamore, Walnut, Wool
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
1990s Spanish Vintage Habitat Chairs
Bouclé, Polystyrene, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rush, Birch
1990s Spanish Vintage Habitat Chairs
Bouclé, Polystyrene, Wood
1990s British Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1990s Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Fabric
1970s German Minimalist Vintage Habitat Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fabric, Foam
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Metal
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fiberglass
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century English Bauhaus Vintage Habitat Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech, Cherry
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Habitat Chairs
Porcelain, Polyester
1990s European Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Leather, Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Habitat Chairs
Rush, Beech
Vintage Habitat 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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