Wooden Back Chairs With Arms
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Wood, Cotton, Leather
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Polyester, Velvet, Wood, Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester
2010s Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Cotton, Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Elm
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Textile
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Swiss Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Javanese Armchairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1840s British Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Children's Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Hepplewhite Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Ash
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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, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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