Set Of Antique Armchairs
1890s Swedish Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
19th Century French Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Set Of Antique Armchairs
Linen, Oak, Hardwood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Hungarian Art Deco Set Of Antique Armchairs
Cherry, Upholstery
1920s Austrian Art Deco Set Of Antique Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1890s Swedish Louis XV Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
19th Century Unknown Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wool
1920s Czech Art Deco Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
1670s Mid-Century Modern Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Vietnamese Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
1650s Mid-Century Modern Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric
17th Century Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Set Of Antique Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s German Bauhaus Set Of Antique Armchairs
Metal
Early 1900s English George III Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mahogany
1820s French Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Sheepskin, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Set Of Antique Armchairs
1920s Swedish Gustavian Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Set Of Antique Armchairs
Pine
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Set Of Antique Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Set Of Antique Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Cherry
Late 19th Century Italian Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Set Of Antique Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Set Of Antique Armchairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Set Of Antique Armchairs
Rattan
1670s Czech Mid-Century Modern Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Set Of Antique Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Tunisian Art Deco Set Of Antique Armchairs
Metal
18th Century French Directoire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Birch
1810s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
19th Century Spanish Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
1920s French Louis XV Set Of Antique Armchairs
Beech
19th Century English Regency Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Regency Set Of Antique Armchairs
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Set Of Antique Armchairs
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Set Of Antique Armchairs
Nutwood
1770s English George III Set Of Antique Armchairs
Giltwood
1780s French Louis XVI Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
1840s Irish Set Of Antique Armchairs
Damask, Oak
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Set Of Antique Armchairs
Chestnut
1860s Danish Other Set Of Antique Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
19th Century French Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Set Of Antique Armchairs
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Cherry, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Set Of Antique Armchairs
Straw
1920s American Colonial Set Of Antique Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
19th Century Italian Set Of Antique Armchairs
Wood
1670s Italian Mid-Century Modern Set Of Antique Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Set Of Antique Armchairs
Mahogany
17th Century Set Of Antique Armchairs
Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify an antique tea set, look for hallmarks on the bottoms of the pieces. Handwritten markings indicate a set produced prior to the 19th century. You can also research the pattern to get a rough idea of when the maker manufactured it. Shop a range of expertly vetted antique tea sets on 1stDibs.
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