20th Century Cane Chairs
Late 20th Century French Chairs
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Slipper Chairs
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Beech, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Slipper Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Jacaranda
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs
Cane
20th Century North American Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Other Swivel Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Plastic
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Polish Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Sri Lankan Dining Room Chairs
Cane
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Ash
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Chairs
Cane, Ebony
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Chairs
Cane
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century South Asian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Mahogany, Paint, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Cane
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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