Curvy Chair
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Chairs
Cast Stone
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Reed, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pine
1990s Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel, Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Elm
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nickel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Enamel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cotton
Late 20th Century European Space Age Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Plastic, Foam
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Curvy 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.
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