Liberty Upholstered
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Footstools
Upholstery
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Pine
Late 20th Century Arts and Crafts Stools
Beech
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Pewter
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Daybeds
Oak
Antique 1880s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Settees
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 1890s British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Benches
Oak
2010s British Art Deco Settees
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Pewter
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Settees
Oak
Antique 1880s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Stools
Upholstery, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Great Britain (UK) Modern Sofas
Fabric, Birch
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Art Nouveau Fireplaces and Mantels
Chrome
20th Century British Chesterfield Settees
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Velvet
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Modern Benches
Rattan, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Velvet, Ash
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Brazilian Stools
Velvet, Pearwood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Footstools
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Screens and Room Dividers
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Chesterfield Sofas
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
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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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