Rare Bentwood Chairs
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century European Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Bentwood, Cane, Beech
Antique 1890s Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Linen
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 1890s Hungarian Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 18th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Edwardian Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s European Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cane
Antique 1860s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood, Cowhide
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Naugahyde
Vintage 1910s Austrian Chairs
Rush, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Rocking Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Slovenian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Polish Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plastic, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Rocking Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cord, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, 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 bentwood chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
- When were Bentwood chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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