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George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
By George Nakashima
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nakashima Conoid low chairs. A rarely seen design from the studio.
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1980s American Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Walnut

Vintage George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
George Nakashima Conoid Low Chairs
H 33 in W 21 in D 24 in
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
By Juan Gamboa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Low chairs designed by Juan Gamboa in 1964. The lines are inspired by the spanish tradition of low
Category

1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Vintage Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
Juan Gamboa Spanish Low Chairs, 1964
H 26.38 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Unique Post-modern low chair, 1980s. The chair can be used as an outspoken and eye catching low
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1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

Vintage Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
Post-Modern Sculptural Low Chair, 1980s
H 18.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs with wooden structure, new fillings and new upholstery in lemon yellow velvet
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Vintage Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
Pair of low chairs – Italy 1940
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Pair of white bouclé low chairs, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of low chairs with loops, rectangular in shape and white in color. Curved backrest. Work
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Pair of white bouclé low chairs, 1970s
Pair of white bouclé low chairs, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Alain Gaubert Sculptural Low Chair, circa 1950s, France
By Alain Gaubert
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Rare and unique sculptural low chair in black designed by French designer Alain Gaubert. The chair
Category

1950s French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Pasadena, TX
Ming style black lacquer & brass low chair after James Mont. Ming style yoke back black
Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs with High Backrests - Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs with high backrests, solid wood structure, fruitwood legs. Upholstery completely
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Other

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Low Chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, rare low chair "MARIE CLAIRE" Votre Maison Edition, 1970 low and wide seat.
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Oak

Solid Teak & Rattan Low Chair Madura Island, Java, Indonesia c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
An elegant solid teak wood and woven rattan seat low chair from the island of Madura off the
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Teak, Rattan

Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in London, GB
Rare Pair of Low Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima A stylish pair of low-chairs designed by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Low Chairs in Green, Beige and White Wool - Italy
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of low chairs, wood structure reupholstered in green, beige and white wool. Beech feet
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Beech, Wool

Rare and iconic large low chairs by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt
By Georges Candilis, Anja Blomstedt, Robert Sentou
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Rare and iconic large low chairs by Georges Candilis and Anja Blomstedt. Furnishings for the
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in PARIS, FR
Chauffeuse by French designer Jacques Charpentier, 1970s. The seat has been reupholstered in high-end fabric by our workshop. The base is in brushed steel. Very good condition. LP260
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric

Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
Low Chair Jacques Charpentier, 1970s
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 36.62 in
Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Iconic "Cadeira Baixa" designed by Brazilian design master Joaquim Tenreiro in Perobinha do Campo wood.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1940 neo classic Grey Velvet Low Chair with Trimmings
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1940 néo classic grey velvet low chair with trimmings.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Low Chair in the style of Jens Risom Slipper Chair. 1950's
By Jens Risom
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step into the timeless charm of mid-century design with this remarkable pair of low chairs
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Faux Leather, Cedar

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Colonial Low Chair
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak framed colonial chair with lovely patina. Hand-carved feet and restored hand-woven
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1940s Primitive Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak

Ming Style Black Lacquer & Brass Low Chair After James Mont Scalamandre Zebra
By James Mont, Scalamandre
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Ming style yoke back black lacquered low chair with square brass sabots in the
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Low chairs by Andre Sornay, 1960
By Andre Sornay
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 low chairs designed by French cabinetmaker: Andre Sornay during the 60s in France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Set of 2 Low chairs by Andre Sornay, 1960
Set of 2 Low chairs by Andre Sornay, 1960
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan chair designed and produced by Calif-Asia, USA, c. 1960s.
Category

1960s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Rattan

Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
Calif-Asia, Low Chair, Rattan, USA, 1960s
H 18.25 in W 16.25 in D 29 in
Eames for Herman Miller DKR Bikini Low Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) for Herman Miller DKR Bikini black wire chairs with low cat's
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of Upholstered "High and Low'" Chairs by Avanti
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Avanti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Hers". But we call it "High and Low" referring to the high and low back of the chairs. Please
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 2 CM190 low chairs by Pierre Paulin for Thonet, 1950s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 low chairs by Pierre Paulin in the 50s, edited by Thonet CM190 model Black tubular
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
‘fireside’ chairs, hence the “chaises basses” or low seats. He crafted wooden furniture in strong Art Deco
Category

1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Set of 2 Asmara low chairs by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset 1973
By Bernard Govin, Ligne Roset
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 low chairs model Asmara by Bernard Govin for Ligne Roset in 1973 All in foam, covered by a
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
interiors and purposes. These oak low chairs feature amazing frames, consisting of carefully sculpted
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Wood, Cord

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 22.05 in D 19.89 in
Charles Dudouyt Style Rush Seat Low Chairs, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, ES
Set of 6, French solid Oak rush seat low lounge chairs attributed to/in the style of Charles
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Category

1940s European French Provincial Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Straw, Oak

Pair of Horseshoe Back Chinese Style Low Chairs in the Manner of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Chic pair of mid 20th century ebonized Chinese horseshoe back low chairs. The black wood frames
Category

1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Low Chair or Child Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Add charm to a family friendly living room or nursery with this elegant low chair. Crafted in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Set of 2 model 790 low chairs by Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner 1960
By Steiner, Joseph-André Motte
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 low chairs from Joseph Andre Motte for Steiner Model 790 Structure in ash, cushions in
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Ash

CM194 Low Chairs – high back – by Pierre Paulin for Thonet around 1959s
By Thonet, Pierre Paulin
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A pair of armchairs with a distinctive mid-20th century design, model CM 194. This pair of chairs
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Steel

French Rustic Pair of Low Chairs in Elm Wood and Straw, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 chairs, elmwood, straw, France, 1960s. These beautifully constructed farmer chairs have a
Category

1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Straw, Elm

Chinese Rosewood Meditation Chair Low Chair
Located in Somis, CA
One beautiful solid rosewood meditation chair of the highest quality. Solid construction with
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Brutalist Rustic French Turned Wood Low Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely French Brutalist Low or Side Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s. This
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1940s French Brutalist Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with
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1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Low Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is an iconic piece. It is the lower version that can be used as a lounge chair, too. It
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 4 Vintage Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Low Dining Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 vintage 'Sculptura' patio low chairs in matte brown. All-steel construction with woven
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Steel

Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
By Finn Juhl, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en teak dans le gout de Finn Juhl et Fritz Hansen. Les patins en laitons sont fissurés et il y à diverses traces d'usage mais tout à été vérifié par un ébéniste. L...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Brass

Pair of Low Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Fret Velvet Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern low chairs in fret velvet fabric with ebonized legs. Curved tufted
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Velvet

Pair Of Rotating Low Chairs, Bouclette Fabric, 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Pair of rotating armchairs, in French terry fabric, on a chrome X-shaped foot In the style of G Harcourt's creations, 50s/60s design This pair of armchairs was restored and reuphol...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 1960s Geometric Carved Low Slung Tribal Palaver Chief Chairs
Located in Izegem, VWV
Authentic hand carved African low chairs with geometric patterns. Constructed by hand and assembled
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of John Mascheroni Scissor Pillow Low Profile Highback Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of scissor pillow highback low chairs in the manner of Ward Bennett . If you are in the New
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

Pair of James Mont Slipper Chairs
By James Mont
Located in Dallas, TX
Pristine pair of black lacquered James Mont low chairs with mohair.
Category

1940s American Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of James Mont Slipper Chairs
Pair of James Mont Slipper Chairs
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Design Low Side Chair Set, Italy, 1950s
By Augusto Bozzi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design low chair set of 2 in the style of Augusto Bozzi. Made in Italy
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Metal

Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chrome frame low chairs with naugahyde covered cushions. (Please confirm item location
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Chrome

Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Italian Midcentury Lounge Chairs
H 30 in W 24 in D 28 in
Bonacina Attrib. Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Hight-Backed Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Rare pair of original 1960s low chairs with curved bamboo high back, beautiful design and
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Elegant Neoclassical Chair by Jean-Maurice Rothschild, France, 1948
By Jean-Maurice Rothschild
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine low chair from the end of the forties with new yellow fabric covering. Two-tones wood frame
Category

1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Sycamore

Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
By Alf Svensson
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Alf Svensson Scandinavian low chair named teve chairs translates as TV chair designed in 1953 for
Category

1950s Swedish Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
Teve Chair by Alf Svensson
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Rare Aquilon Lounge Chairs by Pierre Guariche
By Pierre Guariche, Les Huchers-Minvielle 1
Located in New York, NY
Mahogany, ultra suede upholstery. Produced by Les Huchers-Minvielle, France. A fantastic low chair
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Suede, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Midcentury Club Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Beautiful pair of vintage black faux leather low chairs from the 1970s. In the style of the low
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Midcentury Club Chairs, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Club Chairs, 1960s
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.93 in
Oak & Straw Fireside Chair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French, C. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A charming turned oak and straw low chair very much in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. French, c
Category

1940s French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Straw, Oak

20th Century Pair of French Vintage Chairs with Mustard Plaid Upholstery
Located in Sofia, BG
Nice French pair of vintage low chairs in mustard plaid upholstery. Both are raised on small wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Textile, Wood

Louis XV Carved And Gilt Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Louis XV style carved wood and silver gilt swivel low chair. Silver gilt with darker antique finish
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vostra Chairs by Walter Knoll - Germany
By Walter Knoll
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of Vostra low chairs, new upholstery, button padding grey felt, beechwood feet, French polish
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Felt, Beech

Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
By Alf Svensson
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Alf Svensson Scandinavian low chair named teve chairs translates as TV chair designed in 1953 for
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Beech

 Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
 Alf Svensson Teve Lounge Chair Sweden Malmo
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in
Set of 2 low chairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano Colombia 1960
By Arte Sano
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Pair of armchairs by Werner Biermann for Arte Sano in the sixties in Colombia Structure with four legs in teak, Seat and back are made in brown stretched leather and tied with strip...
Category

Mid-20th Century Colombian Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of 20th Century Leather Chairs ATTR. to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of c1940's French Leather Low Chairs attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Leather has some marking
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Steve Rieman, Rocking Chaise Longue, Teak, Rattan, USA, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and rattan rocking low chair or chaise longue designed and produced by Steve Rieman, USA, c
Category

1970s American Vintage Low Chair

Materials

Rattan, Teak

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Vintage Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage low chair available at 1stDibs. Each vintage low chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage low chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage low chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage low chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler and Otto Zapf produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Low Chair?

A vintage low chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,438, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $4,900.

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.

Questions About Vintage Low Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    To 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.