Armchair 19
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1820s French Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Oak, Tapestry
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Walnut
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Rosewood
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Cotton, Feathers
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Ash
Antique 1850s Swedish William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
Vintage 1970s British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Wood
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cotton, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Armchairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century American George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wicker
Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Country Armchairs
Wood, Oak
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Armchair 19 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Armchair 19?
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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