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1990s Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Mirrors
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1930s American Vases
Silver
Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Console Tables
Mirror, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Other Console Tables
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Victorian Stools
Iron
1990s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Chinese Chippendale Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fur, Hide, Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Louis XIV Armchairs
Tulipwood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1950s Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Tables
Metal
Antique 1830s William IV Music Stands
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 1830s English William IV Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Hide, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood, Leather, Padouk
Antique 1830s English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
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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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