German Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
2010s German Art Deco Armchairs
Lacquer, Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s German Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Macassar
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s German Modern Armchairs
Rope, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
2010s German Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Minimalist Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1870s German Neoclassical Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s German Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold Plate
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Karl Johan Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech, Kingwood, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
2010s German Art Deco Side Tables
Lacquer, Macassar
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Metal
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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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