1940s Wooden Chairs
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1940s Czech Bohemian Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century European Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Straw, Wood
20th Century Swedish Country Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Country Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Silk, Oak, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood, Plywood
Vintage 1940s French Industrial Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cowhide, Hide, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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