Bankers Chair
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Oak
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Upholstery, Oak
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Fabric
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Wood
20th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Walnut
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Walnut
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Fabric, Cherry
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Oak
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Bronze
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Oak
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Upholstery, Horn
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Fabric, Rattan
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Sycamore, Straw
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Straw, Beech
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Fabric, Mirror, Walnut
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Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Brass
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Elm
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Wool, Beech
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Wood
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Wood
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Brass
Antique 1810s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany, Giltwood
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Brass, Aluminum
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Brass
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Lacquer, Parchment Paper, Velvet
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Linen
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
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Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Brass
1910s Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Oil
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Maple, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chairs
Walnut
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Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century Canadian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Iron
Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Canadian Armchairs
Leather, Wool
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Oak
20th Century American Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Oak, Cane
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Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Mission Chairs
Oak
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Fabric, Wood
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Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ash
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Ash
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Wood, Paint
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Oak
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Rattan, Wood
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Oak
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Walnut
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Wicker
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Leather, Oak
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Mahogany
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Wood, Upholstery
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Leather, Walnut
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Oak
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Pearwood
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
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Cherry
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Brass
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Wood
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Walnut
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Oak
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Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A revolving chair is usually called a swivel chair. Patents for the design of swivel chairs date back to the 19th century, but chairs that spin first became popular in the 1950s. Find a selection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
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