Art Deco Fan Back Chair
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Lucite
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Loveseats
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Metal, Copper
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
2010s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1980s Table Lamps
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Reed
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Gold Leaf
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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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