Belgian Linen Armchair
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Linen, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Down
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Linen, Down
2010s Belgian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Linen, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Armchairs
Antique 1830s French Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century Belgian Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Armchairs
Walnut, Linen
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Bergere Chairs
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
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.
- What is Belgian linen fabric?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Belgian linen is a type of fabric made from European flax plants. To be considered Belgian linen, it must be composed of at least 85% natural European flax materials and must be woven in Belgium.
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