Chevron Chair
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Teak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Regency Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Reed
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cotton, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wool, Rosewood
2010s Italian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Reclaimed Wood, Upholstery, Down
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Bohemian Armchairs
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s English Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Reed
Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Textile
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rubber, Wood
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Chenille, Foam, Teak
20th Century French Armchairs
Linen
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood, Linen
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Reed
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Oak, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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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