Wing Back Recliners
Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs
Iron
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Elm
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
Antique 1790s French Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Console Tables
Marble
Antique 1880s British Tea Sets
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Rosewood
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Rattan, Maple
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Leather
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases
Rosewood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
2010s French International Style Daybeds
Fabric
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Iron
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Antique 18th Century Lounge Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Board
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Beech, Elm
Vintage 1960s British Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Elm
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Teak
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Chaise Longues
Cane, Maple
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
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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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