Oak Spindle Back Chairs
2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
2010s American Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique 1660s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Early 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak, Elm
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Cane
Antique Early 1900s European Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s European Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Mission Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1840s British Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mission Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Country Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century Belgian Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s Country Windsor Chairs
Oak
2010s Chinese Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s American Folk Art Armchairs
Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Teak
Antique Late 18th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Oak, Rush
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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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 bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Bow back sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back sofa is a sofa which has a back that bows upward, forming a graceful curve that peaks at the center of the bench and tapers down to the arms. Chairs can also have a bow back design. Browse a collection of bow back furniture from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
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