X Shaped Chair
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Early Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Scottish Georgian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Other, Iron
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Brocade, Walnut
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite, Fabric
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Polish Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Cherry
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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.
- What are S-shaped chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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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