Lacquered Bamboo Chair
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1920s North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cane, Lacquer, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Elm
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Japanese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Bamboo, Elm
Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Furniture
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Philippine Campaign Desks and Writing Tables
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Maple
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Bamboo
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Tapestry, Faux Bamboo, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Lacquer
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan, Linen, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Side Tables
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Side Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Late 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Canvas, Cotton, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Bamboo, Cypress, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chairs
Chenille, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Chairs
Fruitwood
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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.
- Are bamboo chairs strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
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