Antique Arm Chairs Floral
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chairs
Oak, Cane
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Danish Rococo Revival Bergere Chairs
Nutwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s German Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century British French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut, Bone, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Children's Furniture
Tapestry, Maple
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Ar...
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
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.
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