Nail Head Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Late 20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Synthetic
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, PVC
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Elizabethan Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s European Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Acrylic, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Office Chairs and De...
Crocodile
20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Naugahyde
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Unknown Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Belgian Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Silk, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
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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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
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