Costes Chair
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Rosewood
2010s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Down
2010s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Steel
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Leather
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Armchairs
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet
1990s Italian Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood
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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.
- How much do office chairs cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
At 1stdibs office chairs cost between $129 and $55,889
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023When it debuted in 1956, the Eames chair cost $310. Adjusted for inflation, that sum equates to around $3,100 today. The mid-century modern chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames features a plywood base and leather upholstery. The couple dipped a toe in making virtually every type of furniture, including coffee tables, dining tables, desks and even their clever Eames storage units, given the moniker “working art” upon their 1949 debut at the Detroit Institute of Arts. A fitting label, indeed, for all of the couple’s furnishings, even if they’re best remembered for their chair designs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021To cane a chair, it will cost around $50 for the sheet and materials. If your chair has holes around the edges and it is an older piece, thin cane strands can be used to recane it. A professional will charge roughly $2 per hole, resulting in a chair costing approximately $350. Find cane furniture today on 1stDibs.
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