Chartreuse Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Damask, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Industrial Swivel Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Acrylic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Natural Fiber, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
20th Century Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs
Suede
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Silk
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
20th Century American Club Chairs
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Teak, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Game Tables
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century American Dining Room Tables
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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.
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