Indian Dowry Ram Head Chairs
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Tin
Vintage 1950s Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Metal
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2010s Indian Organic Modern Tables
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Other Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s Indian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Bone, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Antique Early 1900s Moroccan Cabinets
Bone, Teak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique 17th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Bone, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Marble
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Mohair, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Bone, Wood
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Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Indian Regency Side Chairs
Sheet Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Dining Room Chairs
Silver
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Furniture
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Indian Side Chairs
Tin
Vintage 1980s Indian Regency Corner Chairs
Sheet Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Silver
20th Century Asian Anglo Raj Furniture
Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Sheet Metal
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.