Pair 1950s Chair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s European Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Palisander
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Leather, Rope
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Lucite, PVC
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Czech Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century Mexican Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Felt
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Faux Fur, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Lacquer, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
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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 pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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