Colonial Wood Chair
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Chairs
Wood, Hide
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Gold Plate
Vintage 1940s American Colonial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood, Maple
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Maple
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Peruvian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Armchairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rosewood, Wood
20th Century Unknown American Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1920s North American Spanish Colonial Secretaires
Bog Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Sets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique 1830s Indian British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Peruvian Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Chairs
Metal, Metallic Thread, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 1830s American American Colonial Rocking Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique 1890s French Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Belgian Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Rush, Wood, Teak, Lacquer
1990s American American Colonial 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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