Oversized Chairs
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Armchairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Austrian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
2010s American Chairs
Mohair, Hardwood, Ash
2010s American Modern Chairs
Paper
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Chairs
Steel, Iron
2010s American Chairs
Horn, Leather
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s North American Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile
1990s Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Polyester, Mahogany, Down
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
1990s Club Chairs
Velvet, Feathers
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Velvet
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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 barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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