Square Chair
Vintage 1940s American Living Room Sets
Wood, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs
Lacquer, Cane, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Classical Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Dining Room Sets
Bamboo
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Rustic Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Vintage 1940s French Country Corner Chairs
Birch, Rush
Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s American Late Victorian Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Primitive Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Indian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Foam
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
20th Century British Patio and Garden Furniture
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
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Square Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Square Chair?
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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