Mayer Chair
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Wool, Alpaca, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1940s Italian Belle Époque Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Country Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
20th Century American Schoolhouse Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary South African Chairs
Wrought Iron, Copper
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Pine, Maple, Hickory
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Antique 1710s English George I Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s British Country Rocking Chairs
Beech, Elm
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Nickel, Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Federal Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
20th Century Armchairs
Bentwood, Muslin
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Armchairs
English Patio and Garden Furniture
Wire
20th Century American Armchairs
Cane, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables
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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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