Scandinavian Painted Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Scandinavian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Muslin
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Jugendstil Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak, Paint
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Papercord, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Birch
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1740s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Teak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Plywood, Paint
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Finnish Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Plywood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
2010s Argentine Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Chairs
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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