1930s Wool Armchairs
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wool, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Beech, Coconut
Vintage 1940s Danish Baroque Armchairs
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Hardwood, Bouclé
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Wood
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s British Living Room Sets
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Czech Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Early 20th Century Danish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech, Bentwood, Silk, Elm
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1930s Dutch Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Mahogany, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Wool
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Birch, Plywood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech, Upholstery
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
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