American Wing Back Chair
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Antique 1890s American Mission Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s American Victorian Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Dining Ro...
Glass
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1970s North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century Benches
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s Drawings
Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Pier Mirrors and Console M...
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pitchers
Metal
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Table Mirrors
Metal
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Fiberglass, Rosewood
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Paint
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Japanese Prairie School Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Sofas
Reed
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Upholstery
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Pine
Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Cotton, Muslin
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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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