Curved Wood Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, PVC
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Silk
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Foam, Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood, Chenille
Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1820s English George IV Windsor Chairs
Beech, Oak
Antique 1780s English George III Windsor Chairs
Iron
Antique 1790s English George III Windsor Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Satin, Walnut, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
2010s Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Early 20th Century Mexican Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Mohair, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Cord, Rush, Wood, Maple
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, 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.
- What are S-shaped chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022S-shaped chairs are also called Panton Chairs after Danish designer Verner Panton. Part of the modernist style, Panton’s designs are considered masterpieces of Danish design and are beloved by interior designers the world over. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Panton chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 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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