Vintage High Back Chair
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Velvet, Beech
1980s Italian Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Straw, Wood
1960s Belgian Bohemian Vintage High Back Chair
Wicker
1970s American Industrial Vintage High Back Chair
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Unknown French Provincial Vintage High Back Chair
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Rattan
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage High Back Chair
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage High Back Chair
Rattan
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage High Back Chair
Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage High Back Chair
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Vintage High Back Chair
Rattan
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage High Back Chair
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Indonesian Vintage High Back Chair
Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage High Back Chair
Fabric, Wood
1990s English Vintage High Back Chair
Mahogany, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage High Back Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Beech, Upholstery
1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Wicker, Beech
1960s American Gothic Revival Vintage High Back Chair
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Metal, Chrome
1960s Swedish Vintage High Back Chair
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Iron
1930s French Rustic Vintage High Back Chair
Rush
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Ash
20th Century North American Art Deco Vintage High Back Chair
Fabric, Wicker
1980s American Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage High Back Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Chrome
20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Bamboo
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Mohair, Upholstery
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Rustic Vintage High Back Chair
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Cane, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage High Back Chair
Metal, Brass
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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