Braided Chair
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Linen
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Teak
Vintage 1980s North American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wicker, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Straw
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Beech
1990s Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Corner Chairs
Walnut, Braid
Vintage 1930s French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Straw, Beech, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Braid
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Braid
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cord, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 1880s English Anglo-Japanese Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Bauhaus Armchairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Asian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American North and South American Rugs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chaise Longues
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Chestnut
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Early 2000s Danish Modern Armchairs
Blown Glass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Braid
Vintage 1960s Unknown Regency Chairs
Brass, Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
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Braided 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.
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