Brighton Chair
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1820s British Regency Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Asian Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1920s American Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo
2010s American Anglo Raj Club Chairs
2010s American Anglo Raj Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bamboo
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chippendale Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Antique 1810s English Campaign Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Chairs
Rattan
20th Century English George IV Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Rattan, Glass, Smoked Glass
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
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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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