Victoria Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Armchairs
Chrome
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Textile, Rubber, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Swiss Space Age Armchairs
PVC
20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
2010s American British Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Polystyrene
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 1760s European Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Antler, Hide
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Pine, Fabric
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Empire Armchairs
Cane, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs
Textile, Foam, Wood
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood, Plywood
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood, Plywood
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Fabric
2010s Ukrainian Organic Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood, Plywood
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
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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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