Set Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Elm
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets
Rope, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1860s French Louis XIV Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Living Room Sets
Metal, Brass
Antique 1670s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1650s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Bamboo
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Slovak Industrial Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Cherry, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Antique 1820s French Empire Armchairs
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Bamboo
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Cowhide
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
20th Century American Armchairs
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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