Wood Inlaid Chair
Vintage 1950s Syrian Armchairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Straw, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Bohemian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Anglo Raj Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Asian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Queen Anne Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Paper, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Chairs
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze, Pewter
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Anglo Raj Armchairs
Leather, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s North American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century Syrian Victorian Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1930s Turkish Moorish Chairs
Wood
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
20th Century Syrian Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Art Deco Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Corner Chairs
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Chairs
Wood
20th Century European Edwardian Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century Turkish Chairs
Wood, Bone
Early 20th Century Syrian Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chairs
Wool, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Shell, Paint, Papier Mâché
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Silk, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Wood, Leather
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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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