18th C English Arm Chairs
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s English Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 1780s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
20th Century British Other Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1760s European Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple
Antique 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany, Poplar
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Victorian Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1920s British Jacobean Sideboards
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Paint, Gesso
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century George II Armchairs
Mahogany
1760s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Corner Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Corner Chairs
Elm
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Corner Chairs
Antique Late 18th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1770s English Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1730s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Sheraton Armchairs
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Elm
Antique 1780s English Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm, Pine
Antique 1770s English Country Windsor Chairs
Fruitwood, Oak, Ash
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George I Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Danish Campaign Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Windsor Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British James II Armchairs
Cane
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
18th C English 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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