English Rolled Arm Chair
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Upholstery, Wood
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Brass
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Velvet
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Upholstery, Wood
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Cotton
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Leather
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Wood
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
Cotton
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Fabric
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Leather
Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Textile
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Glass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
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Metal, Brass, Nickel
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Iron
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
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Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Travertine
2010s Italian Brutalist End Tables
Concrete
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Wood
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chenille
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Club Chairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Burlap
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
2010s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Linen
Early 2000s English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Canvas, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s British Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Rustic Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
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Leather
Antique Mid-18th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s English Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
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Leather, Mahogany
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Leather, Mahogany
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Upholstery
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Oak
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Cotton
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Fabric, Wood
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Brass
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Brass
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Fabric, Wood
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Brass
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Mid-20th Century North American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
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Fabric, Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
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Leather
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery
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English Rolled Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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