Crescent Chair
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s German Modern Chairs
Suede, Ash
2010s German Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Pine
Early 20th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Sycamore
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Pine
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
2010s North American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Chinese Minimalist End Tables
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Gold, Iron
Vintage 1920s European Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Straw, Oak
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Metal, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Tables
Brass
2010s French Modern Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s French Modern Tables
Marble, Metal
2010s French Modern Tables
Marble, Metal
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Iron, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Nickel
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Nickel
2010s Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Antique Early 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Wicker, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Side Chairs
Wicker, Oak
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Crescent 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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