Paisley Chairs
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
1990s Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
2010s William and Mary Lounge Chairs
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Amboyna
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Beech, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
2010s Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Trimming, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Chaise Longues
Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Club Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery, Amboyna
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1930s French Hollywood Regency Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Wood, Wool
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s French Restauration Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Renaissance Revival Bergere Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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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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