19th Century Rattan Chairs
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Revival Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Slipper Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Wood, Elm
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Corner Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 1890s Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Rosewood, Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Stools
Rattan, Elm
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs
Rattan, Ebony
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Elm, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chaise Longues
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan
Antique Early 1900s French Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Wood, Elm, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century End Tables
Maple, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Stools
Rattan, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Furniture
Hardwood, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Reed, Wicker
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Bedroom Sets
Ormolu
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Historical Memorabilia
Textile, Silk, Rattan, Rope, Wood
20th Century Spanish Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools
Bamboo, Wicker
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
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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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