Antique Arm Chair Black
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Arm Chair Black
Antler, Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather
1790s English George III Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather
Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Antique Arm Chair Black
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Arm Chair Black
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Arm Chair Black
Metal
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Arm Chair Black
Mahogany, Upholstery
1920s Italian Antique Arm Chair Black
Iron
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Mahogany
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Arm Chair Black
Chrome
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Arm Chair Black
Chrome, Steel
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Arm Chair Black
Steel
Early 17th Century Philippine Bohemian Antique Arm Chair Black
Rattan, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Arm Chair Black
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Arm Chair Black
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Arm Chair Black
Macassar, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arm Chair Black
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Arm Chair Black
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Arm Chair Black
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Arm Chair Black
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Arm Chair Black
Brass
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Arm Chair Black
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century French Antique Arm Chair Black
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arm Chair Black
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood, Fabric
1750s Portuguese Baroque Antique Arm Chair Black
Jacaranda
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Arm Chair Black
Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Arm Chair Black
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
1680s English Baroque Antique Arm Chair Black
Ebony
19th Century Antique Arm Chair Black
Upholstery, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Arm Chair Black
Linen, Wood, Paint
1830s English William IV Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Georgian Antique Arm Chair Black
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Arm Chair Black
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Arm Chair Black
Oak, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Machine Age Antique Arm Chair Black
Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Arm Chair Black
Tapestry
19th Century English Regency Antique Arm Chair Black
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Arm Chair Black
Wicker
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Arm Chair Black
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Arm Chair Black
Hide, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Arm Chair Black
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Empire Antique Arm Chair Black
Walnut
19th Century Antique Arm Chair Black
Wood
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Arm Chair Black
19th Century English Antique Arm Chair Black
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Rustic Antique Arm Chair Black
Terracotta
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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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