Armchairs Used Antiques
Early 20th Century Armchairs Used Antiques
Cotton
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs Used Antiques
Silk, Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs Used Antiques
Beech
Early 19th Century Baltic Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood
19th Century German Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Walnut
1880s French Renaissance Revival Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Armchairs Used Antiques
Mahogany
18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs Used Antiques
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs Used Antiques
Chestnut
20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
Late 19th Century English Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Used Antiques
Metal
19th Century Portuguese Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century French Régence Armchairs Used Antiques
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
19th Century European Baroque Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
1910s French Country Armchairs Used Antiques
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs Used Antiques
Brass
Late 19th Century Armchairs Used Antiques
Brass
1880s British Sheraton Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood
1890s French Neoclassical Revival Armchairs Used Antiques
Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Walnut
Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs Used Antiques
Leather, Oak
1940s Armchairs Used Antiques
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Armchairs Used Antiques
Brass
19th Century Federal Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs Used Antiques
Mohair, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Armchairs Used Antiques
Leather, Oak
1890s English Edwardian Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Satinwood
19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs Used Antiques
Suede
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Armchairs Used Antiques
1920s French Neoclassical Armchairs Used Antiques
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs Used Antiques
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs Used Antiques
Wool, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
Late 19th Century French Armchairs Used Antiques
Kingwood
1890s American Country Armchairs Used Antiques
Reed, Paint, Wood
19th Century Italian Armchairs Used Antiques
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood
1850s Swedish William IV Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, Wood
1850s Italian Armchairs Used Antiques
Walnut
Early 19th Century Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric
Late 18th Century French Armchairs Used Antiques
Beech
19th Century English Country Armchairs Used Antiques
Wood
Early 1900s Armchairs Used Antiques
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Armchairs Used Antiques
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs Used Antiques
Oak
1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs Used Antiques
Fabric, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How you use an antique cash register depends on the type. Push-button cash registers allow you to punch in the sale price and then push another button to open a drawer. With crank cash registers, you must turn the crank to unlatch the drawer. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique cash registers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2020
The more optimal its condition, the more valuable an antique will likely be. If an item is perfectly uniform with no color, this is likely indicative that it is a modern mass-produced reproduction and thus, less valuable. When 1stDibs vets an item, we look for item condition and patina to determine if an item shows signs of age.
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