Blue Linen Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Wingback Chairs
Wool, Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Chairs
Linen, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Club Chairs
Chrome, Steel
2010s Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Slipper Chairs
Linen, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Cotton, Linen, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1910s American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Linen
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1870s American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Birch
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1930s North American Chairs
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Linen, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Linen
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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, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
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