Late 20th Century Horn Chairs
Antique 1890s American American Craftsman Chairs
Horn
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Lucite
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Resin
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Paint, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century English Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Horn
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
1990s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Animal Skin
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Night Stands
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Leather, Textile
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Elm, Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Musical Instruments
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Metal
Antique 18th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Tables
Glass, Walnut
Late 20th Century German Rustic Candelabras
Bone
21st Century and Contemporary Scottish Table Lamps
Feathers, Antler, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 1870s Victorian Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary More Candle Holders
Antler
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Metal, Brass
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian International Style Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Cherry
Late 20th Century North American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Native American Objects
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bauhaus Stools
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Colombian Chairs
Horn, Upholstery
20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Cowhide, Horn
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Horn
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Birch
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Horn
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Antler, Hide
Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Cherry
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Colombian Neoclassical Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Birch
Late 20th Century American Black Forest Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Sets
Cherry
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Late 20th Century Chairs
Late 20th Century Chairs
Tin
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Bone
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
Late 20th Century German Stools
Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Patio and Garden Furniture
Concrete
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Horn, Hide
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Horn
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fur, Horn
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Rustic Bergere Chairs
Animal Skin, Horn
Late 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Late 20th Century Horn 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.
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