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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British British Colonial Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 1780s Dutch Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1760s European Georgian Windsor Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Fruitwood, Pine
Antique 1660s English Restauration Windsor Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Living Room Sets
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Living Room Sets
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Sycamore, Ash
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Slipper Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Slipper Chairs
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Stools
2010s American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Ash, Maple, Burl
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Oak, Yew
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Other Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Swedish Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Stools
Cane, Cotton
Late 20th Century Regency Stools
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Fur...
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Louis XIII Stools
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Revival Stools
Brass
Antique 1810s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Bohemian Stools
Leather, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1980s Stools
Leather, Bamboo, Rope
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Wrought Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Stools
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Stools
Leather, Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards
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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