Mayer Chair
Antique 19th Century American Empire Armchairs
Chestnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Sets
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Foam, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Sofas
Vintage 1950s Dutch Chaise Longues
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Loveseats
Rattan, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Danish Sofas
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Naugahyde, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Giltwood, Silk, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English George I Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Revival Floor Lamps
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities
Wood, Mirror, Amboyna
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Breccia Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Boxwood, Rosewood, Sycamore, Tulipwood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Organic Modern Dining Room ...
Upholstery, Sapele Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Cane
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Pine, Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
20th Century French Rococo Footstools
Giltwood
1990s Brazilian Futurist Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Early 20th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak, Upholstery
Antique 1770s Great Britain (UK) Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood, Leather
Antique 1760s French Game Tables
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Cherry
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Mayer 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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