Spoon Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Ebony, Wood
Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Club Chairs
Mahogany, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Burl
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage 1940s Unknown Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Down
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s Victorian Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
Antique 19th Century English George IV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dutch Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Olive, Satinwood, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Muslin
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Serving Pieces
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
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 spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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