Checker Chair
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Club Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Satin, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Wrought Iron
2010s Thai Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary Guatemalan Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wool, Cotton, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
1990s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Walnut, Glass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Armchairs
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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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