Exposed Wood Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Jute, Wood, Trimming
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen
2010s Vietnamese Chairs
Acrylic, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s American Other Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fur, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century European Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Leather
20th Century Armchairs
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Ebony
Vintage 1950s Unknown Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Leather
20th Century Belgian Beaux Arts Armchairs
Wood, Burlap
20th Century English Armchairs
Walnut, Cotton, Upholstery
20th Century American Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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