Low Profile Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Maple
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Twill, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Polyester, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Walnut
2010s New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
2010s North American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Cane, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rubber, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Slipper Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Teak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, 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.
- What is a low chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023A low chair is called a slipper chair. When these chairs began being manufactured in Europe in the late 17th century, they were often used by people putting on their slippers or shoes, giving the accent chairs their name. Slipper chairs were especially popular during the Victorian era, when they were often clad in silk or velvet and adorned with decorative flourishes like tassels and embroidery. During the 1950s, American designer Billy Baldwin reimagined the slipper chair with a simpler look that reflected mid-century modern design principles. Shop a selection of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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