19th Century Oak Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1880s North American Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Ebony, Fruitwood, Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Linen, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Walnut
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Marble, Bronze
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Iron
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Mohair, Wood
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Wood, Velvet
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Copper
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Brass
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Upholstery, Beech
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Fabric, Walnut
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Copper
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
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Oak
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Oak
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Brass
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Leather, Oak, Teak
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Iron
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Oak
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Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet, Leather
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Oak
Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Fabric, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak, Jute
Antique Late 19th Century American Campaign Chaise Longues
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Oak, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather, Oak
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Upholstery, Oak
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Oak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Armchairs
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Oak, Fabric
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Oak
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Oak, Upholstery, Walnut
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Brass
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Leather
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Leather
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Oak
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Oak
19th Century Oak Lounge 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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