Sing Sing Chair
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Murano Glass
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Platters and Serveware
Metal
Vintage 1950s Argentine Space Age Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1990s Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Slovenian International Style Windsor Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Birch, Animal Skin, Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Books
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Vintage 1980s French Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Czech Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1950s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Armchairs
Late 20th Century Japanese Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Metal, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome, Steel
1990s Philippine Slipper Chairs
Copper
Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
1990s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Teak
Antique 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
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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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