Wood Ball Chair
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Chestnut
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s British Primitive Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Antique 1880s European Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
1990s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Sheraton Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Maple, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
PVC, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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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.
- What is the Ball Chair made of?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The iconic Ball Chair is made of fiberglass, creating that rounded shape. The interior of a Ball Chair is upholstered in fine fabrics. Originally designed by Finnish furniture designer Eero Aarnio in 1963, this rounded chair is considered a classic display of industrial design. Shop a collection of Ball Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The significance of the Ball chair is that it became an instant commercial success, and its groundbreaking form shook up the modern design world. After its debut at the 1966 International Furniture Fair in Cologne, buyers from 30 countries placed orders for their homes. Celebrities like Sammy Davis Jr. and Grace Kelly were among the early purchasers, as were royal figures like the Shah of Iran. Today, Eero Aarnio Originals makes the Ball chair, and it's featured in movies, magazines and museums all over the planet, even as it appears to have arrived from another solar system. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Eero Aarnio Ball chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historically, bowling balls were made out of lignum vitae, which is known as the hardest, densest wood. Today, bowling balls are made with more plastic and polyester materials. You can find a collection of vintage and modern bowling balls on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Whether or not Eero Aarnio Ball chairs are comfortable or not is largely a matter of personal opinion. When the chair debuted in 1966, the New York Times reporter who saw it at the International Furniture Fair in Cologne suggested that the seating on display was "designed more for laughs than for comfort." However, the distinctive chair brought Aarnio instant commercial success. Today, many people still find the inviting foam-filled fabric seat inside its molded-fiberglass orb to be as comfortable to sit on as it is pleasing to the eye. Shop an assortment of vintage Eero Aarnio Ball chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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