White Cushion Chair
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen, Oak, Down
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Cotton, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Bentwood
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Oak
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chairs
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Down
2010s Italian Other Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Wool, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Leather, Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Lacquer
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Oak, Wool
Late 20th Century Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Which office chair has the best cushion is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer chairs with thicker cushions or like one type of filling material more than another. On 1stDibs, find a collection of office chairs.
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