Wood Inlaid Chair
Antique 19th Century Swiss Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century European Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Chairs
Wood, Bone
Early 20th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Chairs
Wood, Bone, Upholstery
20th Century Indian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Bone
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Satinwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Corner Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Charles X Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Corner Chairs
Wood, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Chairs
Wood, Bone, Ebony, Cane
Antique 1880s English Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Club Chairs
Wood, Ivory
Antique 19th Century Syrian Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Chinese Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Syrian Islamic Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Indian Victorian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century African Chairs
Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood
20th Century European Rococo Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Wood, Ebony
Antique 1890s Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Islamic Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Armchairs
Wood, Bone
20th Century Syrian Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Expressionist Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Indian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Pewter
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Early 19th Century Baroque Revival Armchairs
Bone, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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