Howard Chesterfield
2010s British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1890s English High Victorian Settees
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary English Sofas
Upholstery
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20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Sofas
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Beds and Bed Frames
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2010s French Garden Ornaments
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sofas
Brass
Late 20th Century British Victorian Settees
Upholstery
20th Century English Campaign Desks
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1840s British Victorian Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Settees
Leather, Mahogany
1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Settees
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees
Leather
20th Century English Regency Sofas
Leather
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Antique 19th Century Victorian 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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