Highland House Chairs
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI End Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Game Tables
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
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Antique Early 1800s Scottish Corner Cupboards
Oak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Side Tables
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Resin, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Antique 1890s American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Wicker
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Stools
Wool, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Game Tables
Mahogany
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Ash, Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Graphite, Mylar
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Hollywood Regency Benches
Metal, Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
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, 2022The original Hill House chair was made of ebonised white oak hardwood. Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed the chair, easily recognizable by its tall ladder back, in 1903. You'll find a range of Hill House chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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