16th Century Arm Chairs
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 16th Century English Elizabethan Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cord
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Jacobean Benches
Wood
2010s Turkish Busts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Porcelain
20th Century English Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Rope, Oak
Antique Early 1600s North American Tribal Tribal Art
Stone
Antique 19th Century Scottish Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Antique 1880s English Country Stools
Oak
Antique 1690s English William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
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Vintage 1910s English Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century British Early Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Windsor Chairs
Beech
20th Century British Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
1990s American Neoclassical Dining Room Sets
Cherry
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
Antique 1890s German Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
20th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century British Classical Greek Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Antique 16th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Antique 1830s Great Britain (UK) William IV Chaise Longues
Cotton, Linen, Beech, Mahogany
Canvas, Oil
16th Century Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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