Farmhouse Chair
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Rush, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Country Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
20th Century American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s American Primitive Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s American Rustic Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Country Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s British Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Classical Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century Shaker Rocking Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Hickory
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Dining Room Sets
Cherry
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Country Dining Room Chairs
Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Country Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Belgian Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Rush, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century Shaker Benches
Rattan, Pine
Antique 1880s American Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Birch
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Farm Tables
Pine
Vintage 1910s Japanese Primitive Antiquities
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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