Chair 46
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
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Steel
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Steel
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Steel
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Italian Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Asian Other Chairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
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Other
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Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Chairs
Plastic
Antique 19th Century French Country Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Rustic Chairs
Ash, Pine, Rush
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Plywood
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Ceramic
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Other
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century Spanish Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Other
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Iron
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Swedish Post-Modern Chairs
Tin
Antique 1790s Danish Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Chair 46 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.
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