George Iii Gilt Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century British George III Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Cane, Beech, Giltwood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Center Tables
Wood
Early 20th Century Northern Irish George III Bookcases
Tulipwood, Harewood, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1860s French Renaissance Sideboards
Enamel, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Revival Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Mohair
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Pedestals
Pearwood, Walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 17th Century English George III Armchairs
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Paint
Antique 1790s English Hepplewhite Linen Presses
Brass
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Beech, Gesso
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1810s English Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1800s British Books
Paper
Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Game Tables
Marble
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Side Tables
Boxwood, Fruitwood, Satinwood, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Side Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Neoclassical Armchairs
20th Century British George III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 1740s Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique 16th Century English Animal Sculptures
Oak
Antique 1640s English Animal Sculptures
Oak
Antique 1810s English George III Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
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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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