Artisan Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut, Sycamore
20th Century American Club Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Rustic Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Antler, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Steel
1990s American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Ostrich Leather, Cedar
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Bosnian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Pine
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Limestone
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Walnut, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Beech
Early 20th Century French Country Ladders
Chestnut
Late 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Ladders
Oak
Late 20th Century Brutalist Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Andirons
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Wood
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Artisan 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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