Slat Chairs
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Armchairs
Sycamore
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Zebra Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1850s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chaise Longues
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wenge
Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1950s Argentine Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1880s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Painted Furniture
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Early 20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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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.
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