Low Slung Chair
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Chairs
Teak
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century North American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Oak
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
20th Century Nigerian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Nigerian Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Rubber, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Nylon, Wood
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
Early 2000s Swedish Chaise Longues
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Floor Lamps
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fur, Teak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Moroccan Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Rattan
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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.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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