Peg Chair
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chestnut
Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Cherry
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique 1890s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Singaporean Ming Furniture
Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak, Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Other Side Tables
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Spanish Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak, Cord
2010s American Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Slipper Chairs
Pine
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Stools
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs
Mid-20th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Primitive Dessert Tables and T...
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Chairs
Oak
20th Century Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brutalist Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Oak
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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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