Vintage Leather Barrel Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Armchairs
Hickory
Early 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Tables
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Dining Room Sets
Faux Leather, Formica, Oak
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Campaign Armchairs
Wrought Iron
1990s English Regency Revival Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1720s English George I Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Yew
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Elm
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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.
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