1900 Chairs Blue Velvet
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cut Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
2010s Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Porcelain
Porcelain, Meissen
15th Century and Earlier Figurative Sculptures
Earthenware, Glaze
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Chairs
Mohair
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Centerpieces
Crystal, Ormolu
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
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Early 20th Century French Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French American Classical Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Directoire Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fir, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Loveseats
Abalone, Velvet, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fir, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French American Classical Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Armchairs
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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