Four Hands Chairs
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Rush
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Straw, Beech
20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Maple
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Regency Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Wood, Elm, Yew
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1860s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
20th Century American Ming Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Silk, Walnut
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Linen, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Naugahyde
20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Lacquer, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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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.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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