Half Moon Chair
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s North American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Hemp, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Floor Lamps
Metal
Early 20th Century American Benches
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Glass, Walnut
Half Moon 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.
- What is a moon chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term moon chair doesn't have a specific meaning. Many different types of chairs with curved backs go by the name. Italian designers M. Manzoni and R. Tapinassi created one incarnation. It has a metal pedestal base and a dramatic round upholstered seat. Find a variety of moon chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The expression "chair-and-a-half" is generally used for any oversized chair that is exceedingly comfortable. The seat is wider than the standard chair’s seat, measuring 46” in width, and is an excellent choice for a nursery or a library. A chair-and-a-half, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. On 1stDibs, shop a chair-and-a-half selection that features works from top sellers and makers around the world.
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