High Back Throne Chair
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1970s Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Regency Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Prairie School Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak, Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s French High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Spruce
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 1870s Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s British Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
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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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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