Unique Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Nylon, Cord, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Canvas, Maple
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
20th Century Modern Chairs
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s European French Provincial Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Bouclé
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
20th Century German Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Finnish Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Bentwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
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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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