Klismos Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1990s Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century American Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Empire Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1820s English Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Danish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Chairs
Cherry
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Swedish Greek Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut, Beech, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood
1990s Philippine Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Chairs
Beech, Walnut
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Empire Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Empire Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Metal
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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 Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- Who made the klismos chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The ancient Greeks made the first klismos chairs. During the Neoclassical period in Europe, the chairs gained popularity again, and many 18th-century designers created seating based on the original klismos design, including Thomas Hope, Georges Jacob and Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Find a range of klismos chairs on 1stDibs.
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