Modern Chair 6
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s German Chairs
Steel
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Walnut, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Wool, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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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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