King Chair
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Rosewood
20th Century American Victorian Bedroom Sets
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Bedroom Sets
Hardwood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century British Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Kingwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Prints
Paper
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities
Wood
20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
20th Century Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English Prints
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Chairs
Goatskin, Leather
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Acrylic, Cowhide, Leather, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Chairs
Wood, Beech, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
20th Century Armchairs
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Armchairs
Steel
1990s Italian Armchairs
1990s Italian Armchairs
Steel
1820s Realist Figurative Prints
Engraving
Antique 1710s English George I Figurative Sculptures
Oak, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
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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 king s chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A king’s chair is called a throne. It is usually an oversized, bejeweled chair on which a king or queen sits. Chairs designed for living spaces that are large and decorative are considered as king’s chairs. Find a large collection of antique and vintage king’s chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is a king chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A king's chair is called a throne. The king or queen usually sits in a large, bejeweled chair. King's chairs are huge and beautiful chairs meant for vast and decorative living spaces. Find a large collection of antique and vintage king's chairs on 1stDibs today.
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