19th Century Black Wing Chair
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood, Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Ceramic, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s British Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Daybeds
Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Sideboards
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Musical Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Center Tables
Wood
Antique 1730s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture
Lacquer
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Cabinets
Marble, Bronze
1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fruitwood
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Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown George II Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s American Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Antique 1870s Spanish Wingback Chairs
Antique 1710s French Black Forest Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Pine
20th Century Dutch Club Chairs
Pine, Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 1870s Irish High Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Settees
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Posters
Paper
Antique 1840s Settees
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Art Nouveau Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century American Painted Furniture
Wood
Antique 19th Century Settees
Poplar
Late 19th Century British Hats
Antique 19th Century Russian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 18th Century British George II Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century British George I Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Reed, Paint, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English Painted Furniture
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Black Wing Chair 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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