Patina Furniture Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Chairs
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Burlap, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
1990s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s French Baroque Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century British Side Chairs
Metal, Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
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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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