Early 20th Century Fruitwood Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Stools
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Dining Room Tables
Wood, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Velvet, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beech, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Tulipwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Moorish Living Room Sets
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Living Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chairs
Giltwood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European Empire Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Italian Chairs
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Damask, Fruitwood, Down
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood
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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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