Spider Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
1990s Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Hemp, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Paint, Lacquer, Plywood, Wood, Foam, Rope, Nylon, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
20th Century American Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Nylon, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rope, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
1990s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Hungarian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
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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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