Oval Chairs
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Sycamore
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Wood
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Club Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Swedish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Régence Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Side Chairs
Yew
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Iron
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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.
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