American Antique Wood Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Folk Art American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
19th Century American Country American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood, Pine
Early 1900s English Late Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1890s American Country American Antique Wood Armchairs
Reed, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century German Black Forest American Antique Wood Armchairs
Antler, Wood
17th Century North American Empire American Antique Wood Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
18th Century American American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1920s Swiss Black Forest American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1920s American Colonial American Antique Wood Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
19th Century American Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
1830s American American Classical American Antique Wood Armchairs
Mahogany
19th Century American American Antique Wood Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
1920s French Art Deco American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood, Leather
1920s French Art Deco American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier American Antique Wood Armchairs
Walnut, Cedar
Early 20th Century North American American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century North American Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Iron
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1870s French Renaissance American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession American Antique Wood Armchairs
Brass
Late 18th Century English Chippendale American Antique Wood Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
18th Century English Chippendale American Antique Wood Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood, Yew
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1870s American Antique Wood Armchairs
Ormolu
1890s English Art Nouveau American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
1870s French Empire Revival American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wool, Mahogany
1870s French Empire Revival American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wool, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV American Antique Wood Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
1880s French Empire American Antique Wood Armchairs
Mahogany
1920s German Mid-Century Modern American Antique Wood Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts American Antique Wood Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession American Antique Wood Armchairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s French Chinoiserie American Antique Wood Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century North American Regency American Antique Wood Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s American American Craftsman American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Mission American Antique Wood Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Adirondack American Antique Wood Armchairs
Twig
Early 20th Century North American Georgian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Georgian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Country American Antique Wood Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Early 1800s French Directoire American Antique Wood Armchairs
Brass
1920s American Industrial American Antique Wood Armchairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI American Antique Wood Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
17th Century Gothic American Antique Wood Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco American Antique Wood Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession American Antique Wood Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Early 19th Century Belgian Empire American Antique Wood Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century American Queen Anne American Antique Wood Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s American Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Antique Wood Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Late 18th Century American American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood
Early 1900s American Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century American Queen Anne American Antique Wood Armchairs
Textile, Wood
1920s American Art Deco American Antique Wood Armchairs
Wood, Wicker, Reed
19th Century Victorian American Antique Wood Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau American Antique Wood Armchairs
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.
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