Velvet Cocktail Chair
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Polish Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Velvet
2010s British Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Thread, Wood, Feathers
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1950s European Other Club Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Velvet
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Chestnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood, Teak
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut, Velvet, Upholstery, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood, Silk, Velvet
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century British Art Deco Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet
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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 cocktail chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024A cocktail chair is a type of seating used in living rooms, parlors and similar spaces. Often designed with comfort in mind, cocktail chairs typically feature cushioned upholstery. While providing inviting places to sit, the chairs also add to the overall look of a seating area. You may sometimes see cocktail chairs referred to as accent chairs. Shop a large collection of cocktail chairs on 1stDibs.
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