Biedermeier Cane
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Cane, Cherry
20th Century American Biedermeier Vanities
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Benches
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Cane, Amboyna
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Console Tables
Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique 1860s Austrian Louis Philippe Children's Furniture
Bentwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Metal
Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Maple
Antique 1830s Czech Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century British Vanities
Walnut
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Bedroom Sets
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Swedish Biedermeier Vanities
Satin
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Bentwood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cherry
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Antique 1830s Dutch Biedermeier Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Cane, Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Biedermeier Settees
Antique 1830s Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Benches
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Ash
20th Century Side Chairs
Zebra Hide, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Biedermeier Slipper Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Italian Biedermeier Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Settees
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Cane, Oak, Bentwood
20th Century Czech Bauhaus Rocking Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Biedermeier Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Bentwood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Night Stands
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Settees
Cane
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Brazilian Sofas
Kingwood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Decorative Objects
Silver, Nickel
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Cane
Biedermeier Cane 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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