Constructivist Chair
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Club Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Beech
Early 20th Century American Primitive Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
2010s British Modern Lounge Chairs
Composition
2010s North American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
2010s North American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s German Futurist Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century German Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Unknown De Stijl Children's Furniture
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
20th Century Modern Chairs
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
20th Century British De Stijl Chairs
Plywood
Early 20th Century Dutch De Stijl Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wenge
Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s Belgian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s German Industrial Chairs
Pine
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Constructivist Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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