Wood Slat Chair
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Cherry
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s German Other Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
1990s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 19th Century Black Forest Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood, Paint
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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, 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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