Bishop Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pine
Antique 1870s English Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood, Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Antique 19th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Benches
Metal
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Nickel
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Adirondack Wall Mirrors
Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Spanish Minimalist Chairs
Pine, Leather
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Furniture
Oak
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 1780s Welsh Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Willow
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Dining Room Tables
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Birch
20th Century Empire Revival Benches
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Rococo Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Maple
Antique 18th Century European Gothic Vanities
Mirror, Walnut
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20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s English Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1840s French Gothic Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Lacquer
Antique Mid-18th Century American William and Mary Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1920s Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Teak
Antique Early 1800s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Antique 1860s American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Cherry, Chestnut, Oak, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Mid-17th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Antique 16th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Benches
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Goatskin, Rosewood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Pine
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique 1850s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Benches
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Oak, Mirror
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 1890s British Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique 1680s English Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Gothic Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Ghanaian British Colonial Chairs
Tin
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1890s Scottish Louis XIV Armchairs
Tapestry, Beech
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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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