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Large Vintage Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
This leather swivel chair and ottoman has a nice patina, and the cushions are stuffed with goose
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 vintage bamboo and rattan chairs Circa 1970 Vivaï del Sud
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 4 vintage 1960 bamboo chairs. Beautifully crafted. in the Vivaï del Sud style Frame and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1930s Set of Four Vintage Stripped Metal French Multiples Bistro Stacking Chairs
By Joseph Mathieu
Located in Milan, IT
This French style bistro chair was manufactured by Multiples in Lyon and designed by Joseph Mathieu
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Vintage 1930s French Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cocktail Chair Wit Blue Velvet Fabric Pierre Frey and Uzbek Embroidery
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
thereafter. This was also seen in the development of furniture. This chair is a good example of this period
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Midcentury Black Vinyl Accent Chair Minimal Retro Vintage Waiting Room Armchair
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
original black vinyl. Sleek design with thick cushions and wide seating ensures comfort and style in
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of French Wrought Iron Chairs
Located in Hartlepool, GB
Vintage pair of wrought iron chairs with scrolled arms and an unusual leg rest detail with a waxed
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20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, BC
A stunning design in rosewood, these dining chairs have subtle curves and beautifully crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Orange and Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Miller white side shell chair on a used, new, light oak DSW base. This is finished in an updated
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage Barcelona Lounge Chairs Set with Ottoman by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Barcelona lounge chairs set with ottoman designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. 1950s Knoll
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Vintage 1950s Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Vintage Brno Tubular Stainless Steel Chairs by Brueton, La Porte
By Brueton
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four renowned Brno chairs by Brueton, this modern timeless architectural form is supported
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Original Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Houston, TX
A much coveted original rosewood and black leather vintage Eames chair by Herman Miller from the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Danish black woven armchair, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Danish design woven lounge chair with bentwood birch frame & black straps Tall or rather petite
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

26x Vintage Metal Stacking Chairs, Attrb. Gijs Van Der Sluis, 1960s
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Amsterdam, NL
50 vintage metal stacking chairs with black metal frame and green upholstery, some chairs have some
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These original swan chairs are covered in vintage back leather. They have the Fritz Hansen logo and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Swivel Chairs

Vintage Formanova Alessandra Lounge Chairs, Giulio Moscatelli, New Dedar Fabric
By Giulio Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Milan, IT
chairs are still extremely contemporary today, and will look great in any vintage inspired living room
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Blue Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set, 1970s
Located in Riga, Latvia
Very nice indigo blue/grey color. Measures: Lounge chair: H 90 cm, W 85 cm, D 88 cm Ottoman: H
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather and Teak Lounge Chair
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful 1960s Scandinavian Modern easy chair recently imported from Denmark to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Vintage French Metal Chairs
Located in Chilton, GB
A set of six vintage green painted metal framed French chairs with new printed upholstery seat pads
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 4 Iron Cafe Dining Side Chairs Handcrafted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Minimalist stylistic set of four vintage handcrafted cafe side chairs Black iron with a curlicue
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Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Blue 1960s Vintage Tongue Chair in the Style of Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage "Tongue Chair" in a denim colored velour cover, circa 1960s. Unmarked and completely
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an exclusive 1950s Scandinavian Modern high back easy chair, model "Grand Danois", in teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Style Vintage Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Schagen, NL
upholstery, offers a highly comfortable seat and shows a typical Art Deco look. The chair remains in very
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Modern, Black Leather Spring Lounge Chairs by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of vintage Danish, midcentury black leather spring chairs by Ingmar Relling, for Westnofa
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Red Plywood Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
This vintage plywood and black metal chair has an easy charm that works in almost any setting. It
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Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Armchairs Space Age Tequila White Epoxy Vintage Black Leather
Located in Antwerpen, BE
sleek white epoxy, sturdy steel, and featuring a black faux leather interior, these chic lounge chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Plastic

Set of Two Tequila Armchairs Space Age Vintage White Epoxy Black Leather
Located in Antwerpen, BE
just the right amount of "swing-ability. These fun lounge chairs are made of white epoxy, steel and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Epoxy Resin

Vintage British Military Figure 11 Metal Field Target Chairs, Set of 2
By Army Navy CSL
Located in Ely, GB
. Finished in black, the chairs are in good vintage condition (as pictured).
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Vintage 1980s British Industrial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Brown Leather Wassily B3 Chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Valkenswaard, NL
Rare brown leather Wassily B3 chair by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1960s Designed in 1925 by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern "Ella" Lounge Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare and sought after pair of "Ella" lounge chairs designed by Arne Vodder and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern "Coconut" Chairs by George Nelson for Vitra
By Vitra
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a special set of two authentic vintage "Coconut" chairs designed by the George Nelson
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Early 2000s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

2 vintage knoll barcelona chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Sittard, NL
2 vintage black leather Knoll International Barcelona chairs. Designed by Mies vd Rohe in 1928
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Vintage 1930s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Designer Leather Lounger
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine green leather with brown leather straps underneath designer lounger chair, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair Retro Classic Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique armchair from the 1960s-1970s, a beautiful Minimalist form. Armchair covered with new upholstery (eco-leather). The structure is made of beech wood. Preserved in good conditio...
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Leather and Brass Dining Chairs
By Max Kuehne
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Vintage, black leather and brass chairs. Set of four Kuehne chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique French Napoleon III Era Purple and Black Chimney Chair
Located in New York, NY
purple trimming and signature SidebySide vintage button. Wooden base painted black. Chair and fabric
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Arne Hovmand Olsen Scissors Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
Set of two rare Danish modern “scissors” chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs in Vintage Celadon Silk
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhattan, NY
Lovely and comfortable vintage dining chairs, six side chairs with two end chairs. There are some
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Teak

Industrial Stackable Office Chair by Krijn Hamelink for CAR Katwijk, 1960s
By CAR Katwijk, Krijn Hamelink
Located in Schagen, NL
chair features metal legs and plywood base, upholstered in black fabric. The fabric can be removed for
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist and Minimalistic Vintage Chair in Leather and Chrome Manner of Bauhaus
By Bauhaus
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Vintage Modernist dining chair in leather and chrome in manner of Bauhaus principles. Origin
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gebr. De Wit, Industrial, Tubular Dining room chairs, Model 2011, 1950s
By Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
These (dining) chairs were designed by De Wit, Schiedam in the 1950s. The chairs consist of a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro
By Pieff and Co., Tim Bates
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ 4 x Mid Century Pieff Lisse Velvet Brass Geometric Dining Chairs Vintage Retro MCM A
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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pollock Penelope Chairs for Castelli, Set of 6
By Charles Pollock
Located in Bern, CH
Stackable dining or office chairs designed by Charles Pollock, executed by Castelli in the 1980s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Vintage Rosewood Model 71 Dining Chairs by N.O. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vancouver, BC
The beautifully sculpted 71 chair, designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1951, is presented here in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Vintage Danish Teak Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of four dining chairs crafted in solid teak and newly upholstered in a cool grey fabric
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Industrial Swivel Work Desk Chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s. Fully
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini
By Guido Faleschini
Located in North Miami, FL
Original vintage pair of chrome framed Tucroma chairs with deep brown soft leather cushions
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Set of 10 Gebroeders de Wit chairs, for De Wit Schiedam, Model 2011
By Toon de Wit, Gebroeders De Wit
Located in Schagen, NL
These (dining) chairs were designed by the two brothers De Wit for de Wit Schiedam in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Cow Horn" Chairs by Tijsseling Meubelfabriek, Netherlands 1960 - 4 available
Located in Brussels , BE
black Leather - Mid - Vintage 1 chair : 700€ Price for the set : Measures : 62cmx51cm H:77cm SH:44cm
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Art Deco Revival Oversized Leather Club Chair
Located in Alhambra, CA
Art Deco Revival leather club chair, circa 1980s. Oversized and extra plush seat with original
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Vintage 1980s Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Series 8000 Office Chair by Jørgen Kastholm for Kusch Co
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Warsaw, PL
appointed professor in furniture design and product development. This chair is upholstered in original black
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Task Chair by Steelcase, Refinished in Black Velvet and Metallic Gray
By Steelcase
Located in Alhambra, CA
Classic 1960s "task" chair by Steelcase. Newly reupholstered in black velvet. Newly refinished
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Steel

Jetson 66 Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lisbon, PT
Jetson 66 Lounge chairs by Bruno Mathsson's, produced by Bruno Mathsson International, Sweden, in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Leopard Print Swivel Stool
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Beautiful vintage swivel stool.  
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen 1955. Professionally Restored
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
We have ten of these iconic chairs left in black lacquer finish. We have ten original vintage
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Strassle "King" Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage Strassle King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Bent Steel Cane Wicker Rocking
Located in Lábatlan, HU
In good condition, Size: Width 61.0 cm Height 85.0 cm Depth 110.0 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage "King" Lounge Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s
By Strässle International, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire
We are delighted to bring to you a vintage lounge King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Vintage Black Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage black chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all vintage black chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage black chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of vintage black chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Industrial vintage black chairs are of considerable interest. Vintage black chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Black Chairs?

Prices for vintage black chairs start at $65 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $2,504.

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.

Questions About Vintage Black Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.