Pair Of Petite Chairs
Early 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Textile, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Slipper Chairs
Cotton, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Stools
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Swivel Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s Swiss Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Maple
2010s Club Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary French Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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