Stick Chair
Antique 18th Century English Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Elm
2010s Australian Modern Chairs
Copper
1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1780s Welsh Chairs
Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Welsh Chairs
Elm
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Wicker, Paint
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Canvas
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Chestnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash, Sycamore
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Reed, Wicker
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Reed
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Walnut, Oak
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Beech
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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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