Carved Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Vintage 1920s Chinoiserie Dining Room Sets
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ta...
Wood, Maple, Walnut, Hardwood, Cherry, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Louis XIII Dining Room Tables
Marble
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Empire Revival Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1860s Italian Chairs
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century French Dining Room Sets
Ormolu
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century English George III Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1850s English Elizabethan Dining Room Sets
Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Medieval Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bergere Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Walnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
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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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