Vintage Armchairs 19
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Wool, Teak
20th Century American Vintage Armchairs 19
Wicker
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Chrome
1970s American Chippendale Vintage Armchairs 19
Mahogany, Cotton, Feathers
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Birch
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
1970s British Colonial Vintage Armchairs 19
Rattan
20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Armchairs 19
Cane, Wood
20th Century Austrian Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Vintage Armchairs 19
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Cotton, Rosewood
1950s Vintage Armchairs 19
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood, Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Iron
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs 19
Iron
20th Century American Country Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood, Oak
1950s British Georgian Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1940s Georgian Vintage Armchairs 19
Mahogany, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Moorish Vintage Armchairs 19
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs 19
Mahogany, Fabric
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Metal
20th Century Vintage Armchairs 19
Linen, Giltwood
1990s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Cotton, Faux Bamboo, Polyester, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Baroque Revival Vintage Armchairs 19
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs 19
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Metal
1970s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Steel
1970s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Brass, Wrought Iron
1980s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs 19
Cotton, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood
1970s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood
20th Century Swedish Vintage Armchairs 19
Chenille
20th Century Jacobean Vintage Armchairs 19
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Chrome
1970s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood, Cotton
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs 19
Upholstery, Giltwood
1980s American Vintage Armchairs 19
Mahogany, Cotton
1970s French Provincial Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Vintage Armchairs 19
Rattan, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Vintage Armchairs 19
Maple
20th Century Georgian Vintage Armchairs 19
Leather, Wood
20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Bentwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Armchairs 19
Marble
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs 19
Wool, Walnut
1980s American Directoire Vintage Armchairs 19
Wood, Cotton
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Armchairs 19
Metal
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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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