Jean Michel Frank Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s French International Style Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede
20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Shagreen, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s European Modern Chairs
Mohair, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Velvet
1990s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Corner Chairs
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Oak
1990s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Club Chairs
20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Club Chairs
Linen, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Shagreen, Silk, Wood
French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Parchment Paper, Silk
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Crocodile
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mohair
20th Century French Club Chairs
20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Macassar
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Alligator, Animal Skin, Leather, Hardwood
2010s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Animal Skin, Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Alligator
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room C...
Iron
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Modern Club Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bone
20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rush, Beech
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Goatskin
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sycamore, Straw
Vintage 1940s Mexican Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Feathers, Hardwood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, 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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