French Country Rattan Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Laminate
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Glass, Fabric, Bamboo
2010s French Post-Modern Table Lamps
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut, Paint
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Wicker, Wood
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Oak, Rattan
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Country Rocking Chairs
Straw, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Rattan, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Country Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Rattan
Antique 19th Century French Country Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Card Tables and Tea Tables
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Living Room Sets
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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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