Black And White Stripe Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Marble
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Marble
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Lebanese Modern Chairs
Concrete
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Resin
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Beech, Lacquer
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Wood
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
2010s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Posters
Paper
20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Foam
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Cotton, Down
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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Black And White Stripe 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 unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025The work of Victor Vasarely that is made up entirely of curvilinear black and white stripes not contained by contour lines is Zebra. Created in 1937, it is often credited as the earliest Op art painting. Today, the work is in a private collection. Shop an assortment of Victor Vasarely art on 1stDibs.
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