Small Curved Chair
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
2010s Australian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Zinc
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s Philippine Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Suede
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Chairs
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Philippine Lounge Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Ivorian Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Rattan, Beech
2010s Austrian Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Tapestry, Hardwood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Finnish Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
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Small Curved Chair 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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