Early 1900 Loveseats
Early 20th Century English Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Country Benches
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century American Industrial Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Settees
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Settees
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Jugendstil Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Birch, Ebony, Mahogany
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Upholstery, Teak
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Mahogany, Satinwood
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Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
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Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Jewelry Boxes
Metal
Early 20th Century Danish Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Settees
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Loveseats
Silk, Velvet, Walnut
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Oak
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Benches
Beech
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Pine
Antique 19th Century French Loveseats
Antique 19th Century American Loveseats
Mahogany, Down
Early 20th Century Austrian Loveseats
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Loveseats
Late 20th Century American Loveseats
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Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Austrian Center Tables
Cherry
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Canapes
Silk, Walnut, Pine
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the early 1900s, engagement rings often looked like other jewelry from the Edwardian era, which coincided with the reign of King Edward VII in the United Kingdom from 1901 to 1910. Cutters used new diamond saws and jewelry lathes to refine the old European cut. The resulting stones, designed to sparkle in the light from candles and gas lamps, are beloved by connoisseurs for their inner fire and romantic glow. The invention of the oxyacetylene torch enabled jewelers to use platinum, which had previously been too challenging to work with. This technological advancement made it possible for Edwardian rings to show off lacy filigree and milgrain work. Nature also influenced jewelry in the early 1900s. Flowing and floral garland motifs were so popular that the Edwardian age is sometimes called the "garland era." Find a selection of Edwardian engagement rings on 1stDibs.
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