Design Fauteuil
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak, Ash
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Composition, Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak, Teak
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Beech
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Modern Canapes
Iron
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Plastic
2010s Austrian Modern Chairs
Foam, Polystyrene
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Organic Modern Canapes
Brass, Steel
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Armchairs
Leather, Bamboo, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Beech
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Mohair, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Régence Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
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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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