Plaid Upholstered Furniture
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Country Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Sycamore
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Benches
Walnut
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Baroque Revival Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Linen, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century Sheraton Settees
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Glass, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Children's Furniture
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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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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