Ladderback Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Chairs
Oak, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1780s American American Classical Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Country Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Modern Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Country Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Country Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Ash
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Maple
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Pine
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Rope, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood, Teak
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
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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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