Antique Armchair Uk
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchair Uk
Rattan
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Armchair Uk
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Rococo Antique Armchair Uk
Wood, Fabric
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Silk, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchair Uk
Elm
19th Century European Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery
19th Century British Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery
19th Century British Antique Armchair Uk
Fabric
19th Century British Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
19th Century British Antique Armchair Uk
Wool
Late 19th Century British Rococo Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Mahogany
17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Walnut, Leather
1640s French Charles II Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Walnut
1870s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery
18th Century British George III Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century British William IV Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Hardwood
1820s English George II Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Hardwood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s English William IV Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchair Uk
Brass
1880s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
1640s French Charles II Antique Armchair Uk
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Lucite, Oak
1880s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Hardwood, Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Hardwood, Leather
19th Century English Country Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Oak
1840s European Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Uk
Cane, Paint
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English George III Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchair Uk
Ebony, Walnut
1920s English Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
1660s English Jacobean Antique Armchair Uk
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Hardwood
1810s English Regency Antique Armchair Uk
Leather, Elm
1790s French George III Antique Armchair Uk
Upholstery, Oak
17th Century English Jacobean Antique Armchair Uk
Oak
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Bouclé, Mahogany
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Birch
1920s English Art Deco Antique Armchair Uk
Leather
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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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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