Grey Chesterfield
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
2010s Italian Overcoats
2010s Italian Overcoats
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Suede
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas
Mohair
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Garden Ornaments
Iron
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Serpentine
Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
2010s English Modern Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Recent Sales
1990s Japanese Chesterfield Coats
2010s American Rustic Wallpaper
Paper
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Sofas
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary British Coats
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Italian Chesterfield Chaise Longues
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Modern Sofas
Upholstery
1950s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Cotton, Velvet, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
20th Century English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Sofas
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Silk
2010s North American Sofas
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Linen, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1880s British Chesterfield Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Chaise Longues
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
English Sofas
Leather
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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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