Set Parlor Chairs
Antique 1890s Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 1880s North American Living Room Sets
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Antique 1890s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Living Room Sets
Walnut
20th Century Austrian Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Romanian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Naugahyde
Antique 1760s Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
20th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Settees
Porcelain, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Silk, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Settees
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Mohair, Wood
20th Century British Chinoiserie Living Room Sets
Wood, Cane, Paint
20th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Living Room Sets
Wood
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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.
- What is a parlor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A parlor chair is a type of upholstered armchair that was popular during the Victorian age. It features a wood frame, a curved back with button tufting and a deep seat. On 1stDibs, find a selection of parlor chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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