Brown Velvet Chair
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Moroccan Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs
Velvet
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Metal
2010s Chinese Minimalist Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
2010s Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
2010s Italian Minimalist Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
2010s British Space Age Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chairs
Brass
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs
Velvet
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s South African Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023Brown Jordan chairs are made of a variety of materials. Specifics vary for each piece, but generally, the furniture maker uses wood, vinyl, woven resin wicker, aluminum, glass, stone, rope and UV-resistant fabrics to craft furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Brown Jordan furniture.
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