Early 20th Century Cotton Armchairs
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany, Cotton
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Beech
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Early 20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Armchairs
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Club Chairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Revival Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Czech Armchairs
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Early 20th Century North American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Cotton, Wood, Textile
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Cotton, Twill, Walnut
20th Century English Armchairs
Late 20th Century British George I Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
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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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