Carved Wood Antique Arm Chairs
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Early 20th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1840s Chairs
Padouk
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Rocking Chairs
Metal
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Walnut
20th Century North American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Primitive Chairs
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Nutwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Reed, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Brass
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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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