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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Dining Room Tables
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Straw
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
1990s American Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Burl
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Other Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1890s Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique 1790s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Bergere Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Other Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1700s Italian Gothic Windsor Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Portuguese Other Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Neoclassical Revival Sideboards
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Regency Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
1990s Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany
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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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