Klismos Furniture
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Mahogany
1990s Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Wood
2010s Greek Revival Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
2010s Chairs
Wood
20th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rope, Glass, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Aluminum
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Birch
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1750s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Danish Modern Chairs
Oak, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Settees
Fabric, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs
Stone
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s Greek Greek Revival Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
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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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