12 Chairs
20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Tables
Cotton, Rattan, Glass
2010s Danish Modern Footstools
Textile, Oak
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Late 20th Century English George III Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Sets
Leather, Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Conference Tables
Aluminum
20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Maple, Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Abalone, Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Colonial Revival Armchairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Belgian Modern Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Cotton, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Acrylic, Polyester, Teak
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Pedestals and Columns
Stone
Early 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Other Antiquities
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s French Industrial Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Glass, Hardwood
20th Century Spanish Dining Room Sets
Wood, Cherry
Early 2000s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Living Room Sets
Bentwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Early 2000s Danish Modern Armchairs
Blown Glass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Dining Room Tables
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Chairs
Brass
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12 Chairs 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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