Nail Head Chairs
Late 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century Norwegian Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Chestnut, Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Linen
20th Century Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Zebra Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
American Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s English George II Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Sets
Walnut, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Other Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Children s Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Country Armchairs
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century American Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Regency Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Georgian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Cowhide, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Slipper Chairs
Velvet, Bamboo, Birch
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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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