Vintage Porters Chair
1960s English Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1950s Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Vintage Porters Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Porters Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Porters Chair
Rattan, Reed, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wicker
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Paper
1940s English Chesterfield Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1960s Impressionist Vintage Porters Chair
Watercolor
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1990s Abstract Geometric Vintage Porters Chair
Canvas, Oil
1970s Realist Vintage Porters Chair
Lithograph
1980s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Lithograph, Monoprint, Monotype
1980s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Lithograph, Monoprint, Monotype
1980s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Lithograph
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1990s Taiwanese Post-Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
1920s Vintage Porters Chair
Iron
1830s English Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Regency Vintage Porters Chair
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American George III Vintage Porters Chair
Chenille, Mahogany
1960s German Vintage Porters Chair
Metal
1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Adam Style Vintage Porters Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
Early 20th Century British Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Rattan
Recent Sales
20th Century Vintage Porters Chair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Glass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Teak, Down
1970s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Bronze
1950s American Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Fabric
1930s British Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Wood
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wood
1950s American Vintage Porters Chair
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Porters Chair
Cane, Wood
1940s British Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Vintage Porters Chair
Bamboo
1960s French Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Wicker, Rush
1960s Argentine Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Fabric
1940s Italian Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Walnut
1940s Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage Porters Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Vintage Porters Chair
Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Porters Chair
Walnut
20th Century Louis XIV Vintage Porters Chair
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Mohair
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wood
1960s American Vintage Porters Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century European Edwardian Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Vintage Porters Chair
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
20th Century American Chesterfield Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
20th Century American Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Upholstery
1960s American Vintage Porters Chair
Wood, Fabric, Cane
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Steel, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Dutch Vintage Porters Chair
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
20th Century Unknown Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1960s Nepalese Vintage Porters Chair
Brass
1930s English Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1930s English Chesterfield Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
1970s French Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Wrought Iron
1970s American Vintage Porters Chair
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Chrome
1990s Abstract Geometric Vintage Porters Chair
Canvas, Oil
1950s American Modern Vintage Porters Chair
Mixed Media
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century European French Provincial Vintage Porters Chair
Fabric, Chenille, Wood
1960s American Régence Vintage Porters Chair
Mahogany, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Cane, Wood, Beech, Upholstery
1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s Italian Louis XV Vintage Porters Chair
Cane, Walnut
1970s American Gustavian Vintage Porters Chair
Cane, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Vintage Porters Chair
1960s French Provincial Vintage Porters Chair
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather, Beech
20th Century British Victorian Vintage Porters Chair
Leather
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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