Black Velvet Black Lacquered
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Stools
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Stools
Cotton, Velvet, Oak
2010s Egyptian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Vitrines
Glass, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Slipper Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s French Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s American Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Stools
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Laminate
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Brutalist Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Sideboards
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Sideboards
Leather, Mirror, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
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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.
- What is a black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
- What is Chinese black lacquer?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Chinese black lacquer is a resin sourced from the Toxicodendron vernicifluum (formerly Rhus verniciflua) tree that grows throughout East Asia. Artisans produce decorative objects entirely from the substance or use it as a finish for wood and other materials. Find a selection of Chinese black lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To shine lacquer furniture, spray a tiny amount of solvent-based furniture cleaner and then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Ensure that you choose a product specifically labeled as safe for lacquered finishes. Shop a collection of lacquer furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix Japanese black lacquer, take it to a furniture repair shop that has previously worked with the material. Lacquer is very delicate. Attempting to fix a piece on your own could cause further damage. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Japanese black lacquer.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Though you can't exactly refinish black lacquer furniture, you can repaint it. As long as you prep the furniture with a primer, you should easily be able to repaint.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether you can use furniture polish on black lacquer furniture depends on the formulation. Heavier polishes may cause streaks and damage the finish. For best results, read the labels carefully and only choose products intended for lacquer. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of lacquer furniture.
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