Brighton Chair
20th Century Philippine Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century British Chinese Export Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed, Paint
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1960s Unknown Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Rattan, Reed
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Vintage 1910s English Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1850s English Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Armchairs
Grasscloth, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century British High Victorian Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1930s English Regency Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Chairs
Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Asian Regency Chairs
Rattan, Bamboo, Cane
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
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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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