Tiger Chair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s American Rocking Chairs
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Jacquard, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Federal Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Polish Post-Modern Chairs
Other, Steel
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Papercord
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Maple
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wool, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Polyeste...
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Velvet, Faux Fur, Ash
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Faux Fur, Acrylic, Jacquard
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Sheepskin, Fabric, Wool, Mohair, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Ash, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Victorian Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Drawings
Wood, Paper, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Brass
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
2010s Canadian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1910s Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
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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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