Streamline Chair
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Stainless Steel
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s Belgian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Cotton, Velvet
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Faux Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Enamel, Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Beech
Vintage 1930s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Maple, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
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Streamline Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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