Leather Rolling Chair
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Industrial Swivel Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Campaign Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mexican Spanish Colonial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
1990s Swivel Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Faux Leather, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Patent Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Sets
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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