Turning Chair
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs
Maple
Early 2000s American Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s American American Classical Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Shelves
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Pine
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Corner Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century American Georgian Windsor Chairs
Wood, Hickory, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Country Windsor Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Napoleon III Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Base Metal
Antique 1680s English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian 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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