English Colonial Chair
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Bamboo
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather
Antique 1750s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1830s Indian Rococo Revival Chairs
Ebony
2010s Indian Other Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Children's Furniture
Wood
20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Children's Furniture
Padouk
Late 20th Century English Country Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Hollywood Regency Turkish Rugs
Wool
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Night Stands
Burl, Poplar
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco End Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Rosewood
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Conference Tables
Silver Plate, Brass
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Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 1850s English Rocking Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s English Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique 1750s American Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments
Antique 1820s Indian Neoclassical Armchairs
Paint
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Beech, Cane
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Jamaican Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Burmese Lounge Chairs
Teak, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Antique 18th Century British American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Antique Early 18th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Padouk
Vintage 1940s British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cane, Rosewood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British British Colonial Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
20th Century English British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Padouk
Vintage 1980s British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Lounge Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Colonial Revival Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Rush, Elm
Late 20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash, Beech
Early 20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Ash
Antique 19th Century Indian Dining Room Tables
Teak, Bone, Ebony
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rosewood, Leather, Cane
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Rosewood
20th Century English British Colonial Stools
Chenille, Wood
Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Vintage 1920s English British Colonial Side Tables
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s American Renaissance Wallpaper
Paper
Late 20th Century Persian Tabriz Persian Rugs
Wool
Antique Early 1800s British Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s European Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Mission Buffets
Oak
Antique Early 1800s American Books
Antique 18th Century English George III Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Kingwood, Satinwood, Harewood
Antique 19th Century English Tables
Antique 1880s British Indian Ocean Territory British Colonial 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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