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21st Century and Contemporary European Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century European Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Unknown George III Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1780s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Maple
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Birch
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Vintage 1970s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Georgian Dining Room Ch...
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Argentine Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century English George II Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Mexican Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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