Indian Velvet Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Hollywood Regency Indian Rugs
Wool, Silk
Antique 1870s American Chairs
Horn, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut, Bone, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Silver Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Rattan, Teak
2010s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wood, Tortoise Shell, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal
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Aluminum, Brass
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Italian Romantic Settees
Silver Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Stone, Limestone
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Tables
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Sofas
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Armchairs
Elm
2010s Italian Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Antique 1770s British Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Damask, Mahogany
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Early 20th Century Indian Rococo Chairs
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Silver Plate
Antique 1840s Anglo-Indian Chairs
Ebony
Antique 1840s Anglo-Indian Chairs
Ebony
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Oushak Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
Antique 1840s Chairs
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Rococo Chairs
Silver
Antique 19th Century Indonesian Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Anglo-Indian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Indian Regency Side Chairs
Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Indian Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Velvet, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Indian Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Silver Plate, Steel
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Silver Plate
Antique 1770s English Dining Room Chairs
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Living Room Sets
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Armchairs
Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Tin
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1980s Indian Regency Corner Chairs
Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century English Anglo Raj Bergere Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Furniture
Bone, Rosewood, Teak
Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1950s Indian Chairs
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Padouk
Vintage 1960s Indian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Bone, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Sheet Metal
Antique 1860s Indian Armchairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Chinese Export Settees
Padouk
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Cane, Teak
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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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