Balloon Back Dining Chair
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1850s Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s Belgian Louis Philippe Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 1860s Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Burl
Antique 1840s British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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 balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Balloon back chairs are from the Victorian era, which lasted from the late 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. These chairs get their name from their rounded backrests and narrow waists, which make it seem like their tops have ballooned or grown in size. On 1stDibs, shop a range of balloon back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
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