Early 1900 Wood Chairs
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Rustic Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Willow, Bentwood
Early 20th Century African Tribal Chairs
Canvas, Wood, Paint, Beads
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Other Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century East Asian Other Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Wood, Burlap
Antique Early 1900s French Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Swivel Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Burlap
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Gold
Early 2000s Indonesian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Seagrass, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Muslin
Antique Early 1900s Asian Anglo-Japanese Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Feathers
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Gold
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cane, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis Philippe Dining Room Sets
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Rustic Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Rustic 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.
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