Ornate Wood Chair
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century Indian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s Burmese Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Chairs
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Rope
Antique 1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Teak
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Satin, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fir
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Norwegian Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s Mexican Primitive Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Empire Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Renaissance Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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