The Bar Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stools
Brass, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Country Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Ash
Vintage 1960s English George I Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Czech Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel, Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Iron, Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Nylon
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Rocking Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak, Ash
Antique 1830s British Regency Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s North American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Rocking Chairs
Ash
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
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The Bar Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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