Art Nouveau Rattan Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Chairs
Rattan, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Dutch Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Resin
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Rattan, Elm
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Magazine Racks and Stands
Bamboo
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
2010s African Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Clay, Earthenware
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan, Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Romanian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Romanian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Romanian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Czech Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Polish Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Corner Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Sofas
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Resin
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Cane, Maple
Vintage 1950s Czech Art Nouveau Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1920s Polish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Cane, Elm
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Desks
Rattan
Vintage 1910s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
Art Nouveau Rattan Chairs 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.