Harp Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Jute, Cord, Foam, Polyester, Wood, Ash, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
2010s Italian Rococo Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, String
2010s Italian Baroque Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s German Drawings
Paper
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
2010s French Organic Modern Tables
Fabric
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Wool
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Metal
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Upholstery
2010s French Organic Modern Sofas
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Javanese Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Regency Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Wood, String
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Teak
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Rope
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cord, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Rope
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
String, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash
20th Century Danish Chairs
Jute, Pine
Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Wood, Ash
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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 wheatback chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term wheatback is used to define wooden chairs that have a splat area resembling a sheaf of wheat. This is often a bit of an abstract representation, but at times it can be very detailed and carved to resemble wheat. Shop a collection of wheatback chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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