Classic Vintage Armchair
1950s French Restauration Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut
1960s American Empire Revival Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
Late 20th Century American Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Steel, Chrome
1940s Brazilian American Craftsman Classic Vintage Armchair
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Cord, Teak
1950s Danish Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Ash
1960s European Classic Vintage Armchair
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Teak, Leather
1960s Danish Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Teak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Beech, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Suede, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet, Beech
20th Century English Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Classic Vintage Armchair
Beech
1970s American Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery, Bamboo
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1950s European Neoclassical Classic Vintage Armchair
Oak
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Plywood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Organic Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Cotton, Rattan
1950s American Regency Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal, Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Mohair, Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Rush, Wood, Oak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Rush, Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Oak
1940s American Bauhaus Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Plywood
20th Century Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Wood
1950s American Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut, Upholstery
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Naugahyde, Oak, Teak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
1950s Czech International Style Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
1950s Czech International Style Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s Space Age Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
1970s Organic Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Classic Vintage Armchair
Wicker
1940s Czech Neoclassical Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut
1940s Czech Neoclassical Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Rattan
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Leather, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Classic Vintage Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Classic Vintage Armchair
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Asian Anglo-Japanese Classic Vintage Armchair
Bamboo
1930s Czech Art Deco Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery
1930s Czech Art Deco Classic Vintage Armchair
Upholstery
1950s Czech Art Deco Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut
1950s Czech Art Deco Classic Vintage Armchair
Walnut
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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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between vintage and classic engagement rings has to do with taste and time. Vintage engagement rings date back 20 to 80 years and occupy the sweet spot between historic and modern. Whether or not an engagement ring is "classic" may pertain solely to the style of the ring. The solitaire setting is considered a classic setting for engagement rings. Tiffany & Co. broadly helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still the quintessential engagement ring style. Designed to maximize a diamond's sparkle, the trademark Tiffany Setting elevated the stone on six prongs (in contrast to the bezel setting, which was common at the time). In the late 1800s, Cartier sought to render the diamonds in their engagement rings and other rings as brilliantly as possible, and the house's Solitaire 1895 engagement ring is considered a classic engagement ring. Find antique and vintage engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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