Upholstered Arms
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Benches
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons
Brass
Antique 1880s Arms, Armor and Weapons
Iron
20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1760s Irish George III Armchairs
Early 20th Century English George III Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Empire Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary English George II Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Sofas
Fabric
20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique Early 19th Century British Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1790s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Paint
Vintage 1940s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Hardwood, Ash
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Sofas
Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, 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.
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