Knoll Bent Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple, Glass, Wood, Ebony
1990s American Chairs
Maple, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
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Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Benches
Cedar
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Des...
Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nutwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1990s American Organic Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Mohair, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1660s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
PVC
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Chairs
Maple, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s American Benches
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century American Art Deco Chairs
2010s French Modern Chairs
1990s American Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery
20th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Macedonian Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1660s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1980s German Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s German Modern Armchairs
Chrome
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s German Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
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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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