Ticking Armchair
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s British Armchairs
Beech, Oak, Feathers
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Feathers
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Cotton, Synthetic
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Synthetic
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Stools
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Cotton, Beech
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1840s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Fabric
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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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