Bamboo High Back Chair
Late 20th Century Spanish Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Corner Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
2010s American Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1850s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Willow
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Reed
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Export Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood, Wood
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Leather
20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Bamboo, Cane, Beech, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Bohemian Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Balinese Bohemian Dining Room Sets
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Silk, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century European Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Cotton, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
1990s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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