Oversized Chairs
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s North American Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
20th Century Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Naugahyde
Vintage 1940s Belgian Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Damask
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Chairs
20th Century Dutch Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Velvet, Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Club Chairs
Cotton
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
20th Century Lounge Chairs
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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.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
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