Retro Hand Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Nylon, Plastic, Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Iron
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Hand Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
1970s Swedish Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Brass
1950s American Retro Hand Chairs
Lucite
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Metal
1980s Retro Hand Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Bauhaus Retro Hand Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Retro Hand Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather
1990s Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Hand Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Louis XV Retro Hand Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Anglo-Indian Retro Hand Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Country Retro Hand Chairs
Cane, Oak
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Metal
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Metal, Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Retro Hand Chairs
Rush, Teak
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brutalist Retro Hand Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Retro Hand Chairs
Linen, Paint, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Fabric, Chenille, Beech
1980s American Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Concrete
1980s English Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Hand Chairs
Steel
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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.
- Who designed the Hand chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
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