Rare Lounge Antique
1840s Swedish Gustavian Rare Lounge Antique
Muslin, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Lounge Antique
Rattan
19th Century British Victorian Rare Lounge Antique
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Chrome
1830s English William IV Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Hardwood
1830s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Brass
1920s French British Colonial Rare Lounge Antique
Beech, Leather
Early 18th Century French Rare Lounge Antique
Copper
1890s Vienna Secession Rare Lounge Antique
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Rare Lounge Antique
Beech
Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Rare Lounge Antique
Chrome, Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Lounge Antique
Bentwood
1920s German Bauhaus Rare Lounge Antique
Bentwood, Rope
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1880s Portuguese Napoleon III Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Wood
1920s Italian Rustic Rare Lounge Antique
Wood
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Lounge Antique
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Lounge Antique
Rattan, Bentwood
1890s Indian British Colonial Rare Lounge Antique
Teak
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Mohair, Cotton, Beech
1830s English Victorian Rare Lounge Antique
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Aluminum
1820s Regency Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Satinwood
1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Leather, Fabric, Ash
19th Century American Rare Lounge Antique
Bamboo
1860s English Victorian Rare Lounge Antique
Leather
1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Lounge Antique
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s French Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century Rare Lounge Antique
Steel
1730s French Louis XVI Rare Lounge Antique
Oak
1880s English High Victorian Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
1860s English Gothic Revival Rare Lounge Antique
Brass
Early 19th Century American Empire Rare Lounge Antique
Mahogany, Cane
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Rare Lounge Antique
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Beech
1920s Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Iron
1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Oak
1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Velvet, Birch
1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Bouclé, Macassar, Oak
1880s Dutch Black Forest Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Giltwood
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Rare Lounge Antique
Fabric, Oak
19th Century British Victorian Rare Lounge Antique
Brass
Mid-19th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rare Lounge Antique
Wool, Teak
Late 19th Century British Anglo-Japanese Rare Lounge Antique
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Ebony, Macassar
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Rare Lounge Antique
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rare Lounge Antique
Ebony, Suede, Cane
Early 20th Century Rare Lounge Antique
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Rare Lounge Antique
Leather, Wood
1880s Austrian Vienna Secession Rare Lounge Antique
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Rare Lounge Antique
Oak, Leather
1920s American Art Deco Rare Lounge Antique
Wood, Wicker, Reed
1910s German Art Nouveau Rare Lounge Antique
Brass
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Rare Lounge Antique 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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