White Upholstered Dining Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s European Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
2010s European Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Animal Skin, Leather
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Stools
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century European Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
1990s European Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
1990s Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
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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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