Tropical Chair
1990s Fijian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Bamboo, Cotton
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1970s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Mexican Armchairs
Early 20th Century North American Chaise Longues
Late 20th Century Asian British Colonial Armchairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Bauhaus Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Sets
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mirror, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 2000s Stools
Cane, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Cane, Wood
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Palmwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Fabric, Bamboo, Leather
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Jacaranda, Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Hardwood, Cowhide
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Vintage 1960s Mexican Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Mexican Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Granadillo
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
20th Century American Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Burmese Side Chairs
American Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Club Chairs
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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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