Knoll Art Deco Chairs
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Carrara Marble
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dry Bars
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble, Enamel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Faux Fur
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Laminate
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s European Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Side Chairs
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Laminate, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
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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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