Safari Campaign Chairs
Vintage 1970s European Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Brass
20th Century Pakistani Campaign Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Costa Rican Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s European Campaign Lounge Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French British Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Calico
Vintage 1930s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Canvas, Softwood
Antique 1880s French Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs
Chrome
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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Textile, Wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Teak
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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Scottish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Ash, Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s North American Campaign Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Australian Campaign Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Leather, Beech
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Other Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Campaign Decorative Baskets
Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch, Leather
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Campaign Chairs
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Campaign Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century Pakistani Campaign Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Campaign Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong British Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Campaign Desks
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Ash, Leather
20th Century English Campaign Side Chairs
Vintage 1930s Danish Campaign Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Campaign Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
2010s English Campaign Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s French Campaign Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s European Brutalist Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Safari Campaign Chairs 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.
- What is a safari chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1933, Kaare Klint created the safari stool for noted furniture retailer Carl Hansen and Son. This chair was inspired by an officer’s chair Klint saw in a travel guide. It was one of the first DIY pieces of furniture that came unassembled but was easily put together without tools. Shop a collection of Carl Hansen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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