Skirt Chair
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Oak
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Linen
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Wingback Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Linen, Textile
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
2010s American American Classical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Early 2000s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Down, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Chenille, Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Wicker
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam, Maple
2010s French Modern Chairs
Hemp, Cord, Raffia, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen, Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Linen, Foam, Elm
20th Century Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Colonial Revival Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
2010s American Club Chairs
Silk
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Canvas
Antique 1870s Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Wood, Upholstery, Reed
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed, Hardwood, Wicker
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Settees
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Grasscloth
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
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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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