Wood Round Back Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Furniture
Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Wood
20th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s American Adirondack Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Textile, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Portuguese Chairs
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Trimming, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Round back chairs are often called barrel chairs or barrel back chairs. This is because the curvy shape makes the back look similar to half of a barrel. Often, this type of chair has an upholstered seat and exposed wood legs. You'll find a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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