Reclining Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Oak
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur
2010s American Benches
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Antique 1820s French Other Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Wingback Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Teak, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wingback Chairs
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Linen
Late 20th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1920s North American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Teak, Wool
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s British Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech, Elm
Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
20th Century American Napoleon III Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique 1750s German Baroque Armchairs
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 is a recliner chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are wingback chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
- Is a wingback chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explanation is why the wingback is strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
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