1920s Mohair
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Alpaca, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Benches
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Stools
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Alpaca
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Mohair, Burl
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Sofas
Alpaca, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Burl, Birch
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Native American Toys and Dolls
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
20th Century British Sofas
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble, Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century American Organic Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Metal
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dry Bars
Marble, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Bouclé
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Gold Leaf
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
2010s British Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint
2010s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
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Early 20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
Vintage 1920s French Club Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Daybeds
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Chairs
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Living Room Sets
Wood, Mohair
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Walnut, Leather, Mohair
20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
Early 20th Century Italian Benches
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs
Nickel, Steel
French Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1920s French Stools
Mohair, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Toys
Mohair
Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Sofas
Mohair, Birch
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Pillows and Throws
Mohair
Vintage 1920s Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Mohair, Birch
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1920s Moroccan Moorish Benches
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofas
Mohair, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Birch, Mohair
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Wood, Mohair
Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Walnut, Mohair
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Early 20th Century American Benches
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Benches
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
1920s Mohair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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