Stripped Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Ash, Beech
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Resin
2010s Italian Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Chairs
Rope, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
2010s Brazilian International Style Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Walnut
1990s American Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Italian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s American Regency Chairs
Brass
2010s German Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Chairs
Iron
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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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