Horseshoe Chairs Century
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cowhide
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 18th Century Chinese Furniture
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Elm, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Folk Art Chairs
Elm, Pine, Yew, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Oak, Wool
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Asian Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Club Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Thread, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
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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 is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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