Vintage Bistro Sets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
2010s American Space Age Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Nouveau Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Indonesian Hollywood Regency Game Tables
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Steel
20th Century Classical Roman Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Classical Roman Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Austrian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Polish Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Belgian Industrial Stools
Metal
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Unknown Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Glass, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1910s French Country Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco End Tables
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Vintage 1950s European End Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Estonian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s French Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s European End Tables
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Side Tables
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century American Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s European Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware
Glass
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Polish Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To identify vintage tea sets, first determine who the maker is. Locate the brand stamp or hallmark on one of the pieces. If you snap a photo with your smartphone or tablet, you can conduct a reverse image search to jump-start your research. By using trusted online resources, you can match the marking to the manufacturer's name and, from there, identify the pattern and age. Generally, a tea set must have been produced between 20 and 99 years ago to be considered vintage. For help with identification, seek out a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a selection of vintage tea sets on 1stDibs.
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