Intricately Carved Armchair
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo Raj Armchairs
Teak
Antique 1860s French Rococo Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Moroccan Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American George III Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1690s Dutch Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut, Damask
Antique Early 19th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1750s German Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Belgian Baroque Armchairs
Elm
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century English Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
20th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Marble
Antique 1760s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Marble, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gold Leaf
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Intricately Carved Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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