Bow Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Maple
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Linen
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Linen
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century British Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Elm
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Chairs
Elm
20th Century Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century British Painted Furniture
Ash, Elm
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Antique 1840s Great Britain (UK) Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Beech, Elm
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Windsor 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
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