Slant Chair
Mid-20th Century Thai Country Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Burmese Country Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Aluminum
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Indonesian Armchairs
Wood
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Rope
Vintage 1950s Swiss Rustic Chairs
Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Japanese Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century Romanian Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Down
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
20th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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Slant Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Slant Chair?
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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