Artistic Chair
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s British Primitive Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Dutch De Stijl Side Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Oak
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood, Birch
20th Century Napoleon III Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1830s Japanese Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
2010s North American Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Hardwood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Stools
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Moorish Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood
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Artistic Chair 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024More than one famous chair was made by the Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. One of his best-known furniture designs is the Leda chair, which stands on three thin legs with stiletto-heeled feet and has a curved back that resembles a woman's arm. Others are the Portlligat, a wooden lounge chair shaped like a reclining man, and the Cat's Cradle, which has two arm sculptures that rise from its seat. Explore a variety of Salvador Dalí art and furniture on 1stDibs.
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