Gilt Throne Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Elizabethan Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century German Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Furniture
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 1860s Russian Victorian Desks
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rococo Armchairs
Muslin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Found Objects, Mixed Media
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Concrete
Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Stools
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s French Louis XIV Desks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century European Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Moorish Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Bronze
20th Century French Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Sheet Metal
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Giltwood, Walnut
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- What is a gilt chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A gilt chair is a chair whose frame is made of gold or is covered with a small substance that looks like gold. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of gilt chairs from different periods and in a range of design styles.
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