Blue Velvet Antique Chair
19th Century French Biedermeier Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Suede, Wood
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Brass
1920s Austrian Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Silver Leaf
Early 19th Century French Directoire Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Empire Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
1780s German Baroque Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Oak
1890s French Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Dutch Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Cut Steel
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Cut Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Beech
1920s French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fruitwood
19th Century Biedermeier Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Walnut
1920s Czech Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Oak
Late 19th Century French Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Bronze
1880s Gothic Revival Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Oak
1920s French French Provincial Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
19th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1770s French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century English Charles II Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Tapestry, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Georgian Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1880s American Eastlake Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Modern Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wool
1830s Baltic Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Tapestry, Walnut
1880s Chinoiserie Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Padouk
1730s French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Walnut
1890s French French Provincial Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Oak
1830s English William IV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1820s French Restauration Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Walnut
Early 19th Century Indian Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Silver Plate, Enamel
1840s German Biedermeier Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Yew
1880s English Victorian Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1800s French Empire Blue Velvet Antique Chair
Bronze
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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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