Exquisite Chair
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood, Textile
Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile, Rope, Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Ash
2010s Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Ash
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Textile
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Acrylic
1990s Dutch Club Chairs
Leather
2010s North American Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Lithuanian Modern Chairs
Birch
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 1810s German Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Birdseye Maple
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Felt
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1980s Philippine Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Faux Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Late 19th Century French Japonisme Chairs
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Club Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple, Velvet
Late 20th Century German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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Exquisite Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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