Low Slung Chair
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century North American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Tribal Slipper Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Oak
2010s American Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Steel
Antique 1840s French Restauration Chairs
Yew, Fruitwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs
Wood
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Beech
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Slipper Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Regency Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, 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 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.
- 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.
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