Wood Arm
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Dutch Armchairs
Rush, Wood
French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Softwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs
Yew
20th Century Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Furniture
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Pine
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Kingwood, Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Cowhide, Rush, Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Wire
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bergere Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dressers
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Chinese Armchairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Satin
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Ming Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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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