Wooden Spindle Chair
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
20th Century German Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Corner Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s British Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Silk, Oak
20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
2010s Chinese Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
2010s Chinese Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Ash
2010s Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century Rustic Rocking Chairs
Twig
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Spanish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
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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.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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