Antique Upholstered
Early 20th Century British Antique Upholstered
Leather
Early 1900s English Antique Upholstered
Hardwood
1890s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Upholstered
Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstered
1920s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
1890s English Victorian Antique Upholstered
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Upholstered
Hide, Walnut
Early 1900s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
1870s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
1880s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Upholstered
Tapestry, Velvet, Mahogany
1880s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Beech
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Upholstered
Beech
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Upholstered
Beech
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Upholstered
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century English Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstered
Upholstery
19th Century Federal Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
1890s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Upholstered
Linen
1880s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
1920s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 19th Century American Antique Upholstered
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Upholstered
Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Upholstered
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Upholstered
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century English Antique Upholstered
Oak
1890s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Upholstered
Silk, Wood
19th Century French Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Restauration Antique Upholstered
Brass
19th Century French Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century British Antique Upholstered
Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Upholstered
Walnut
Early 20th Century American George III Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Upholstered
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Upholstered
Birch
19th Century English Other Antique Upholstered
Walnut, Hardwood, Wood, Textile, Fabric
19th Century English Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Mahogany
1880s Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
1920s American French Provincial Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Upholstered
Upholstery, Mahogany
1890s French Antique Upholstered
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 1900s French Antique Upholstered
Linen, Walnut
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Antique Upholstered 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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