Brunschwig Fabric
1990s North American Napoleon III Curtains and Valances
Satin, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Cotton
Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wallpaper
Paper
2010s North American Textiles
Textile
1990s Unknown Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1970s English Post-Modern Curtains and Valances
Textile, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Settees
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
20th Century American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Textile
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Paintings
Canvas, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Modern Console Tables
Maple
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Louis XV Centerpieces
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Rock Crystal, Gold
20th Century Vases
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wallpaper
Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Textiles
Linen, Silk, Sequins
2010s English Wallpaper
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century French Other Pillows and Throws
Linen, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Screens
Paper
20th Century French Louis XVI Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Silk
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century American American Classical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French Benches
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Directoire Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Settees
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Benches
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Ming Chairs
Malachite, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency More Lighting
Cotton
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Brass
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Sofas
Cane, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sofas
Velvet
Early 2000s American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Early 2000s American Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century American End Tables
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Benches
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Vintage 1970s American Pillows and Throws
Silk, Down
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chaise Longues
Rattan, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Fabric, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Books
Paper
20th Century American Regency Sofas
Fabric
1990s French Anglo-Indian Curtains and Valances
Cotton
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
20th Century American Benches
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Curtains and Valances
Fabric, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood, Rattan
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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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