Gunlocke Dining Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern End Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Stained Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Italian Moorish Glass
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cowhide, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wire
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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.