Spindle Back Chair Set
Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Country Chairs
Rush, Ash
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Ash
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Plywood
Antique 1880s Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Country Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Mission Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Rustic Chairs
Rush
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 1840s English Country Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1830s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Country Windsor Chairs
Elm
20th Century Windsor Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
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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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