Belgian Linen Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Foam, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Beech
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century French William IV Wingback Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Animal Skin
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Belgian Club Chairs
Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Belgian Black Marble
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1940s Scottish Lounge Chairs
Linen
Antique 1880s English Slipper Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Directoire Bergere Chairs
2010s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
20th Century Belgian Rococo Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Pewter
Antique 19th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Vintage 1930s Italian Bergere Chairs
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century Italian Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Linen
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is Belgian linen fabric?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Belgian linen is a type of fabric made from European flax plants. To be considered Belgian linen, it must be composed of at least 85% natural European flax materials and must be woven in Belgium.
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