20th Century Rope Chairs
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Linen, Rope
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Silk
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rope
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Wood, Rope
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Zinc
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Rope
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
20th Century Uruguayan Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Oak
20th Century French Chairs
Oak, Rope
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Rope
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Nylon, Wood
20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Rope
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Rope
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Rope, Oak
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Bentwood
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Rope
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Rope
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Rope
Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Rope, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Teak
20th Century American Armchairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Rope
20th Century Italian Stools
Gold Leaf, Brass
20th Century Italian Center Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Indian More Furniture and Collectibles
Wood, Reed, Rope
20th Century French Desks
Oak, Rope
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Oak, Rope
20th Century Danish Chaise Longues
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Rope
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Rope, Ash
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century Afghan Islamic Chairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wood, Rope
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rope
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Rope, Teak
20th Century American Primitive Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Wood
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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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