Leopard Chairs
Mid-20th Century English Egyptian Revival Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1840s Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Textile
20th Century American Club Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Rustic Armchairs
Horn, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas
Fiberglass
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Velvet, Faux Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s European Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Side Chairs
20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Wood, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Other Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Rocking Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fiberglass
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Louis XIV Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Chrome
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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