Colonial American Chair
Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
20th Century British American Colonial Club Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut
Antique Early 1900s American Colonial Children s Furniture
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Tables
Hardwood, Paint, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Armchairs
Birch
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Armchairs
Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1930s American American Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Maple
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Children s Furniture
Wood, Maple
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Glass
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Oak
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Corner Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-18th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Antique Early 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 1780s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Chairs
Bone, Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian American Colonial Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
Antique 1890s Italian American Colonial Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Corner Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Ash, Maple, Poplar
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s European American Colonial Chairs
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Cherry
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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.








