Broom Chair
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
2010s British Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s British Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Aluminum
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Ash
1990s French Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Plastic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Stone, Metal
1990s Italian Table Lamps
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Acrylic
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Side Chairs
Beech, Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Broom Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.