12 Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century French Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Cord, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Argentine Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
String, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Jacaranda
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
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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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