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2010s Italian Modern Chairs
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Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass, Steel
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Textile
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Bouclé, Wood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
20th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric
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Travertine
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Fabric, Hardwood
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Suede, Mahogany
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Steel
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Tapestry, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Side Tables
Chrome
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Metal, Aluminum
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Metal
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Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Walnut, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather, Mahogany, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Fabric, Textile, Wood
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Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Lounge Chairs
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Down, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool
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Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
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Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Wool, Upholstery
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Wrought Iron
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Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
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Teak
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Wrought Iron, Iron
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Steel
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Leather, Upholstery
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Fabric, Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Beech, Upholstery
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery
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Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rosewood
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Teak
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Chrome
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Brass
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
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Metal
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Metal
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Teak, Wool, Upholstery
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Fabric
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Wood
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Down, Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
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Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Mahogany
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Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Fabric, 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.
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