Rams Head Chair
Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
20th Century Neoclassical Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Bergere Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Regency Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Horn, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Regency Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century North American Chairs
Tortoise Shell
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Suede, Textile, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1920s Swedish Baroque Bergere Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Tin
1990s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Ultrasuede
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century North American Regency Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Silver
Vintage 1970s Indian Regency Side Chairs
Sheet Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
20th Century Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
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