A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with a fully upholstered rounded back and padded cabriole arms, the shaped seat rail ra...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,355 / item
Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm Materials: black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric Different finishes are a...
Velvet, Wood, Ash
Set of 2 Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm Materials: Black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric Different finishes...
Velvet, Wood, Ash
Set of 4 Upholstered "Planet" Chair, Jean-Baptiste Souletie
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 upholstered "Planet" chair - Jean-Baptiste Souletie Dimensions: 46.7 W x 46 D x 80.7 H cm. Materials: Black stained wood chair back - charbon velvet fabric. Different fin...
Velvet, Wood, Ash
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With gently bowed legs and high backs etched in quiet curvature, this set of four chairs evokes the poise of pastoral architecture—each one a humble monument to vernacular grace.
Rush, Oak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair Pair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials. As chairs, they are usable for dining and working, supporting the back nicely.
Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Dining Chairs Louis XV Style in Copper Clad, Club Chair by P. Mathieu
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
It is during the same era that English furniture makers produced the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. Set of 8 Dining Chairs is inspired by the style of 18th-century French furn...
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal, Copper
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the back nicely.
Leather, Teak
1970s French Dining Room Set with Round Table and Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set with round table and four matching chairs, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s This French dining set, constructed entirely from solid elm, exemplifies a 1970s blend ...
Elm
Set of four Neoclassical 18th Century Upholstered dining Chairs in Pink France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Neoclassical carved wood dining chair set of 4 circa 19th Century France. Beautiful set of four carved wood dining chairs.
Fabric, Wood
French Set of 8 Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood & Leather Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage set of chairs from France have been carved in the typical manner of the Louis XVI period, with oval back rests, curvy arms that terminate into volute scrolled knuckles, ...
Leather, Wood
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Carved Pair French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Side Chairs, Circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine carved pair of French Louis XVI style cameo back side chairs, circa 1940, showcases refined craftsmanship and timeless elegance.
Beech
Dining Room Sets in Louis XV Style, Set of 6 Chairs & Louis XV Dining Room Table
By Paul Mathieu (French), Stephanie Odegard Collection
Located in New York, NY
A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture dining room sets, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical ...
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Dining Room Sets in Louis XV Style, Set of 4 Chairs & Louis XV Dining Room Table
By Stephanie Odegard Collection, Paul Mathieu (French)
Located in New York, NY
A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture dining room sets, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical ...
Bronze, Sheet Metal
Set of Four 20th Century Century Faux Bois Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking set of four late 20th-century American faux bois dining chairs, exquisitely carved to mimic the organic beauty of tree branches while embracing the refined elegance of Fre...
Wood
$2,670 / set
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 4 French Oak Alpine Tripod Chairs, 1950s This charming set of four oak tripod chairs comes from France and dates to the 1950s, representing the timeless appeal of traditional...
Oak
Pierre Chapo "S34" Elm Wood Chair, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the...
Wood
$20,887 / set
Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Beautifully crafted dining table and six chairs with rush seats and backs. Very well assembled. The table has a thick slab top with a soft, rounded uneven contour that follows the sh...
Wood
Side Chair with Copper Upholstery, France 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From the rounded back, to the tapered wooden legs, its elements that reflect both the elegance of Art Deco and a move toward more practical, everyday use.
Wood, Fabric
Set of 4 Carved & Painted Wood & Upholstered Side Chairs, French--Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
These French side chairs will be great option for a small dining arrangement, office seating, or games table.
Wood
Pierre Chapo Set of Six "S34" Elm Wood Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the...
Wood
$1,420Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Side Chair
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style dining side chair from Paris decorated with timeless classical styling and hand carved excellence on the entire framework, emphasizing typical neoclassical gil...
Walnut, Giltwood
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Zürich, CH
I think this pair blends well with many interior styles. As chairs, they are usable for dining and working, supporting the back nicely.
Steel
Set of Four Charlotte Perriand N.19 Wood and Rattan Mid Century Modern Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Each chair features a solid wooden structure with rounded legs, ladder-back construction and handwoven rattan seats, combining rustic simplicity with the refined functional language ...
Wood
Antique Queen Anne Revival Burr Walnut Dining Table & 10 Chairs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The set of ten walnut and black leather upholstered-back dining chairs, are also late 19th Century in date.
Walnut
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Chairs with Striped Silk Upholstery, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A matched set of 19th century Louis XVI style dining or side chairs with walnut furniture, nicely carved floral rosettes, and new cream and light green striped silk upholstery. A Cla...
Silk, Walnut
18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
Reupholstered in an off white neutral vintage french linen they would work well as side, dining or bedroom chairs.
Oak
1970's Bentwood Honey Beech Hoop Bentwood Chairs - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
High quality design and construction they feature the traditional seat ring construction with hoop backs and steam bent round sub frame supports. The chairs have a light honey colour...
Bentwood
Vintage French Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set - 5 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set includes 4 dining chairs with leafy detail to backs and round perforated seats.
Wrought Iron
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair PJ-SI-28-A 'Authentic'
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As chairs, they are usable for dining and working, supporting th...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Set of 8 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-B
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As chairs, they are usable for dining and working, supporting th...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-53-A Box Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Vintage Louis XV-Style Side Chair with Floral Carving and Patterned Fabric
Located in Yonkers, NY
The padded seat and back offer both comfort and structure, making this piece ideal for use as an accent chair, vanity seat, or additional dining room seating.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early Michael Thonet Bistro Dining Table in Bentwood and Cane - Austria
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Bistro dining table in bentwood and cane designed by Michael Thonet.
Cane, Bentwood
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Office Cane Armchair/Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-D Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Charlotte Perriand Set of Two Ombra Easychairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Easychairs designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Charlotte Perriand designed Ombra in 1953, taking as ...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Easychair by Cassina, Steel & Leather, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easychair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Charlotte Perriand designed Ombra in 1953, taking as her referenc...
Steel
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Easychair by Cassina, Steel & Leather, Italy
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Easychair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1953. Relaunched by Cassina in 2004. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Charlotte Perriand designed Ombra in 1953, taking as her refer...
Steel
French Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Suite by Sifas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of four dining chairs and one round dining table. The set is from their Kross collection and features aluminum construction with a wrought iron appearance.
Aluminum
$9,051 / set
1920s Hammered Iron Mirror and Chair, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Delightful, charming and unusual mirror and chair set. The mirror is of very heavy wrought iron. The frame is stamped with a floral frieze motif with gilded accents and wavy scal...
Pair of Extra Large Olivia Cognet Round Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Extra large Curved ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, which are one of the most popular designed by Olivia scaled up. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, French artist and desi...
Ceramic
$3,750 / set
Period French 18th century Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
They would be perfect flanking a fireplace, accenting a library table, or serving as sophisticated hosts at the ends of a dining table. They are a superb example of the enduring infl...
Walnut
Set of Four French Mid-Century Iron Garden Lounge Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The seat cushions are plush and thick having a bouclé style fabric with button tufts on the backs. The frames are comprised of rounded posts and rails, an open back, lattice strap se...
Iron
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Stool for Votre Maison, France 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Form and function collide in this stool, a piece of furniture that is often underestimated. Designers define stools as jewels and statements in a space, and taking practicality into ...
Oak
$14,151 / set
Pair of Olivia Cognet Large Ceramic Wall Sconces
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Pair of large ceramic wall sconces by Olivia Cognet, made of several cylinders and round shapes put together and cover with various decors. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fren...
Ceramic
$39,825 / item
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a buil...
Aluminum
33/200 STEWART LINFORD ADMIRAL NELSON TRAFALGAR BICENTENARY H.M.S ViCTORY STOOL
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime, Limited Edition 33/200 Stewart Linford Admiral Lord Nelson stool made from Oak and Copper from...
Copper
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance: Leather & Wood, Post-Modern
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Project's direction, land art, landscape design in collaboration with Bas Smets Architecture of 4 residential units, delivery 2018/2019 2016 An e-lounge space located in a buil...
Aluminum
Arne Vodder for Sibast Danish Teak Tambour Door Stereo Cabinet
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The firm began in 1908 as a small rural Danish carpentry workshop under Peder Olsen Sibast, and was carried forward by his son Helge Sibast, whose own design work, including the cele...
Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Cane Office Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Armchair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
It can support pure, modern aesthetics by giving them a warmer character with its natural materials and warm colours. As a chair, it is usable for dining and working, supporting the ...
Cane, Teak
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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