Antique Armchairs London
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Regency Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Rosewood
1870s English Antique Armchairs London
19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
1830s English William IV Antique Armchairs London
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Wood
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Leather
1810s English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Brass
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchairs London
Oak
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchairs London
Rosewood
1880s English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs London
Oak
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs London
Oak
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs London
Oak
1860s English Gothic Revival Antique Armchairs London
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs London
Walnut
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Armchairs London
Wood, Fabric
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs London
Elm
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs London
Wood, Fabric
1820s English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Bronze
18th Century George III Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Antique Armchairs London
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
18th Century English George II Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Gold Leaf
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Armchairs London
Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Armchairs London
Cane, Beech, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchairs London
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Armchairs London
Oak
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Armchairs London
Walnut
1760s English George III Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Country Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery
1840s Irish Antique Armchairs London
Damask, Oak
1770s English George III Antique Armchairs London
Giltwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Antique Armchairs London
Leather, Wood, Oak
Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Armchairs London
Velvet
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Armchairs London
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Upholstery
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs London
Giltwood
1760s European Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
1870s French Renaissance Antique Armchairs London
Wood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany
1880s English Sheraton Antique Armchairs London
Mahogany, Satinwood
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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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