Woven Tall Back Chair
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood, Straw
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Country Rocking Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Oak
20th Century American American Craftsman Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Seagrass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak, Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Chairs
Straw, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Steel
2010s American Chairs
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
2010s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Beech, Papercord
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Hide, Cane, Teak
Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Beech
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Reed
1990s Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Sets
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Seagrass
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Rush, Elm, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s British British Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Stools
Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Rush, Beech
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
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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.
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