Early 1900 Wood Chairs
Early 20th Century European Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Beech
Early 20th Century American Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Corner Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Baroque Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Children s Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture
Cedar
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century European Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Nutwood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century Syrian Corner Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Leather
Early 20th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Rocking Chairs
Reed, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American Colonial Revival Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Oak, Tapestry
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Muslin, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood, Muslin
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Children s Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Iron
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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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