Antique Banquettes
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Paint, Wood
18th Century Belgian Gustavian Antique Banquettes
Linen
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1920s Modern Antique Banquettes
Lithograph
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Banquettes
Wood
Late 17th Century Italian Other Antique Banquettes
Wood
18th Century French Antique Banquettes
Wood
19th Century Antique Banquettes
Velvet
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Banquettes
Wood, Upholstery
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Banquettes
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquettes
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Louis XIII Antique Banquettes
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Banquettes
Walnut
1790s Italian Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Textile
Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Cane, Ash
Early 20th Century French Directoire Antique Banquettes
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Chestnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Banquettes
Rush, Wood
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Banquettes
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Beech
Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Banquettes
Yew
Early 1800s Swedish Empire Antique Banquettes
Birch
17th Century English Renaissance Antique Banquettes
Iron
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Banquettes
Leather, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Banquettes
Fabric, Wood, Linen, Walnut
19th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Banquettes
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Banquettes
Pine
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Other Antique Banquettes
Cast Stone, Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Banquettes
Linen, Wood, Paint
1790s Spanish Primitive Antique Banquettes
Pine
Late 19th Century French Régence Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Banquettes
Brass
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Banquettes
Birch
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquettes
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Banquettes
Bronze
1890s Spanish Louis XIV Antique Banquettes
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquettes
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XIII Antique Banquettes
Leather, Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Banquettes
Tapestry, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Banquettes
Oak
19th Century French Antique Banquettes
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century American Antique Banquettes
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Antique Banquettes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Banquettes
19th Century American Antique Banquettes
Velvet, Walnut
1820s Swedish Empire Antique Banquettes
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Banquettes
Wood
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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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