Model 57 Chair
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rope, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wood, Plywood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What was most innovative about Marcel Breuer's Model B3 chair was its frame. Also known as the Wassily lounge chair, the piece featured a lightweight, sturdy tubular steel frame inspired by the artist's Adler bicycle. His use of the metal started a radical shift in furniture design. You’ll find a variety of Marcel Breuer Model B3 chairs 1stDibs.
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