Vintage Armchair Used
1980s Hungarian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Metal
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Armchair Used
Leather
1930s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Armchair Used
Wood
1960s Swedish Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danish Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Teak
1960s Dutch Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair Used
Wood
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric
20th Century Vintage Armchair Used
Beech
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Velvet, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Rattan
1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Birch
1980s Chippendale Vintage Armchair Used
Velvet, Mahogany
1980s Vintage Armchair Used
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Steel
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Oak
1990s British Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Brass
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used
Wood, Upholstery
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Beech
1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Jacaranda
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Metal
1980s Classical Roman Vintage Armchair Used
Cowhide, Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used
Velvet, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Bentwood, Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Upholstery, Teak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Bentwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Birch
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Cane, Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Wood, Fabric, Oak, Teak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Upholstery, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Faux Leather, Wood
1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Walnut, Plywood
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Armchair Used
Concrete
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Armchair Used
Concrete
Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Armchair Used
Cotton, Rosewood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Armchair Used
Upholstery, Wood
1980s French Provincial Vintage Armchair Used
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Empire Vintage Armchair Used
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Teak
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Teak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used
Fabric
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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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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023How you use vintage clip-on earrings depends on what type of backing they have. Some simply feature a hinged clip that you open, slip over your ear and then press gently to close. Others may require you to turn a screw or shift a tension bar. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of vintage clip-on earrings.
- How do I use vintage hair combs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While a vintage copper kettle may look great for your décor, it may be harmful to use if it doesn’t have a protective lining. Most copper items these days have a thin lining of stainless steel to make them safe to use. You can shop a range of antique and vintage copper cookware on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If your vintage Polaroid camera is still in working order, you can absolutely still use it. The one thing to check is whether the compatible film is readily available. If it is, then point and click away! You can find a selection of vintage polaroid cameras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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