Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Søn Unique Windsor Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In response to this challenge, Carl Hansen & Søn, one of Denmark’s most esteemed furniture makers, approached Frits Henningsen to develop a contemporary Windsor chair for their c...
Leather, Beech
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair.
Wood
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair.
Wood
Modern Farmhouse, Windsor Style Chair in Walnut by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A contemporary take on the classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal, an heirloom-quality piece.
Wood
Frits Henningsen for Carl Hansen & Søn Windsor Chair in Oak and Leather
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In response to this challenge, Carl Hansen & Søn, one of Denmark’s most esteemed furniture makers, approached Frits Henningsen to develop a contemporary Windsor chair for their colle...
Leather, Oak
English Oak Gateleg Dining Table with Turned Supports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Its classic silhouette pairs equally well with antique Windsor chairs or contemporary seating, making it a timeless and functional centerpiece.
Oak
Contemporary Windsor Side Chair
Located in Rollinsford, NH
A reimagining of a classic Windsor chair that blends contemporary proportions with classical construction and ornamentation.
Ash, Oak
Contemporary Windsor Side Chair, Painted
Located in Rollinsford, NH
A reimagining of a classic Windsor chair that blends contemporary proportions with classical construction and ornamentation.
Ash, Oak
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in
Sculptural Chair, Solid Black Oak, Contemporary Danish Artist, One Piece, Unika
By René Theis
Located in Fredensborg, DK
This unique chair is crafted from reclaimed Danish oak, meticulously curated by skilled Danish carpenter René Theis. Hand-built with precision, its minimalist design brings timeless ...
Oak
Unavailable
H 30.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
White Oak, Contemporary Windsor Dining Chair by Coolican & Company
By Peter Coolican
Located in Mississauga, Ontario
The Edwin chair is a Minimalist take on the Classic Windsor chair, making it a versatile seating option for any space.
Oak
Spindle Back Windsor Chair
By Bibbings & Hensby’
Located in London, GB
Handmade contemporary spindle back windsor chair by Bibbings & Hensby.
Ash, Oak
Contemporary Fan Back Side Chair
Located in Vaughan, CA
Our contemporary Windsor fan back side chair infuses a modern touch into a timeless design.
Wood
Spindle Back Lounge Chair
By Bibbings & Hensby’
Located in London, GB
Handmade contemporary spindle back windsor lounge chair made in oak by furniture makers Bibbings & Hensby.
Oak
Sold
H 39.25 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Set Of Ten Contemporary Windsor-Style Dining Chairs In Black Finish
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of ten contemporary peg-constructed Windsor-style chairs in a black distressed painted finish.
Metal
$2,350
H 28.5 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Shaker Side Spindle Chair in Solid Oak, Inspired by Nakashima, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
This graceful Mid-Century Modern side spindle chair is crafted from solid oak (or similar light hardwood) with beautiful natural grain, the chair features a gently curved spindle bac...
Oak
Spindle Back Dining Chair in White Ash by Brian Holcombe
By Brian Holcombe
Located in Princeton, NJ
In designing this chair I wanted to best utilize the best and most practical aspects of the classical Windsor chair and apply them in contemporary proportion. The genius of the class...
Ash
From $1,680 / item
+ 2 moreH 29.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphasizes certain sculptural elem...
Cane, Wood
$1,499 / item
H 31.1 in W 16.14 in D 20.86 in
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
By Gubi, Marcel Gascoin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI Originally, designed in 1947, this authorized re-edition from GUBI features the same elegant shape and sturdy cons...
Cane, Oak
$1,650
H 29.77 in W 23.82 in D 20.67 in
Vico Magistretti 'Carimate' Dining Chair in Stained Wood with Rush Seat
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, ‘Carimate’ armchair, model '892', stained beech, rush, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed...
Rush, Beech
Jacob Kielland-Brandt Dining Chair in Solid Pine
By Jacob Kielland-Brandt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kielland-Brandt, dining chair, solid pine, Denmark, 1960s This remarkable chair is designed by Danish designer Jacob Kielland-Brandt in the 1960s. It has a strong expression, ...
Pine
$1,075 / item
H 30.7 in W 25.4 in D 20.5 in
Dietiker Ono, Modern Swiss Dining Chair, in American Walnut Wood by This Weber
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Ono is a classic piece of Swiss design and the lightest of all wood chairs, weighing only 12.5 lbs (5.7 kg). Designed by This Weber. Manufactured with care from American Walnut...
Walnut, Leather
$1,250 / item
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 20.48 in
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
$720Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Anvil Dining Chairs in Natural Solid Ash Wood
Located in Naperville, IL
With a one of a kind design, our Anvil dining chairs offer the most simple elegance for a casual dining experience. With a custom stain, these chairs will offer plenty for comfort an...
Wood
Low Back Parisiano Dining Chair in Natural Walnut by Stamford Modern
By Stamford Modern
Located in Westport, CT
Low Back Parisiano Chair The Parisiano Chair celebrates timeless luxury and design mastery. Inspired by the iconic work of Ico Parisi and handcrafted in Connecticut, this chair ble...
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Oak, Walnut
French Pastoral Dining Chair in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, stained wood, France, late 1940s. Rustic dining chair manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, this chair features a modest frame with sleek, elegant elements. Not...
Beech
Solid Ash & Cow Hide Karve Counter Stools, Set of Four
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
Karve counter stools in blackened Ash with black & white cowhide upholstery. A classic design, elegant and lightweight in form, handcrafted to last generations. This set of four cou...
Hardwood, Cowhide, Ash
Sculpted Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, solid pine, Europe, 1960s This sculpted dining chair showcases expressive grained pine and a striking design defined by multiple unique features. Its polygonal backres...
Pine
Hana Dining Chair with Spindle Back
By Greg Mitchell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
On the island of Maui there is a stretch of coast that is as isolated and remote as it is surpassingly beautiful. This area, on the island’s east side, is home to a small community o...
Oak, Walnut
$911 / item
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
In breve Solid Wood Chair, Walnut in Hand-Made Natural Finish, Contemporary
By Dale Italia
Located in Cadeglioppi de Oppeano, VR
Our artisan furniture-makers apply skills that have accumulated over a career of crafting wood with passion and attention to detail, this chair it’s the result of this passion and ex...
Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Walnut
From $1,610 / item
+ 2 moreH 29.25 in W 22.25 in D 21.38 in
Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved Ebonized Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was i...
Steel
$158,000 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Exceptionally Rare Set of Eight George Nakashima 'Grass-seated Chairs' in American Black Walnut
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima, set of eight 'Grass-seated Chairs', American black walnut, sea grass cord, United States, early 1960s Through its pure form, thoughtful use of materials, and exqui...
Seagrass, Walnut
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
Steel, Brass
$17,400 / set
H 36 in W 17.25 in D 22.5 in
CraftAssociates Caned Dining Chairs, Bonnie Caned Dining Chairs, Leather Walnut
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craft caned dining chairs, bonnie caned dining chairs, leather and walnut Designer: Laura Trenchard Manufacturer: Craft Associates Furniture Period/model: Mid-Century Modern Sp...
Cane, Walnut, Leather
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,519 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$14,950 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall. Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
Brass
Mamun Bedside (Dark Brown/Dusty Blue)
Located in Singapore, SG
Mamun, which translates to trustworthy in Arabic, was designed by Studio Kallang in 2021 as a playful take on both midcentury and brutalist forms. Designer Faezah Shaharuddin intende...
Teak
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
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.
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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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