Corner Seat
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Corner Chairs
Pine, Paint
2010s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Chenille
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 2000s German Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English Corner Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Wool, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Teak, Braid, Oak, Rope
Early 20th Century Corner Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
2010s Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century German Corner Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British George III Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Moroccan Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Corner Chairs
Antique 19th Century Corner Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century English Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian George III Corner Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 1880s French Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Other
Antique 1780s English Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Corner Chairs
Walnut, Braid
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Corner Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Georgian Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Corner Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Corner Chairs
Other
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Other
Antique 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Corner Chairs
Satinwood
Early 20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Corner Chairs
Other
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Corner Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Corner Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Chinese Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Folk Art Corner Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Seagrass, Oak
Antique 1880s North American Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century English Regency Corner Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American George III Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Walnut
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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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