Knotted Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash, Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Textile, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Rope, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Ash, Rope, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Asian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Sandstone, Bronze, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel, Stai...
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Sandstone, Metal, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Steel, Stai...
Vintage 1940s Neoclassical Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Beech
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Beech
Antique 1750s Spanish Rustic Chairs
Rope, Wood, Chestnut, Braid
2010s German Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1680s British William and Mary Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sofas
Cotton, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Tables
Fiberglass, Glass
2010s British Regency Armchairs
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Lounge Chairs
Epoxy Resin
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Resin, Carbon Fiber
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
1990s Dutch Modern Chairs
Rope, Epoxy Resin
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Pine
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Wood, Braid
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chairs
Wood, Yarn
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
String, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Faux Fur, Cord, Wood, Sequins
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Folk Art Club Chairs
Wood, Beads
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century Nigerian Folk Art Club Chairs
Wood, Beads
Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs
Jute, Cotton, Mahogany, Maple
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century American Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Mahogany, Maple, Down
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Knotted Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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