Blue Painted Chair
Vintage 1950s American Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Gustavian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Maple, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Maple, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Finnish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Burlap
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s European Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Late 20th Century Unknown De Stijl Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Paint
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Chairs
Resin, Plastic, Fiberglass
2010s French Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Other Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
2010s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs
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, 2022The Blue Dog painting by George Rodrigue was inspired by the artist’s dog, a spaniel-terrier blend named Tiffany, as well as the legendary Cajun creature called the Loup-garou. Browse an array of artist George Rodrigue’s pieces and prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022George Rodrigue created the Blue Dog painting. The piece is actually part of a larger series of the American painter's artwork inspired by the Cajun mythological creature called the loup-garou. On 1st 1stDibs, find a collection of George Rodrigue art.
- 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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