Antique Childs Armchair
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Childs Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Childs Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Childs Armchair
Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century British Antique Childs Armchair
Walnut
1810s French Empire Antique Childs Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Austrian Louis Philippe Antique Childs Armchair
Beech
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique Childs Armchair
Wood
19th Century European William IV Antique Childs Armchair
Other
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Childs Armchair
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Late 17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Childs Armchair
Ebony
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Childs Armchair
Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Childs Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1890s English Baroque Revival Antique Childs Armchair
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Childs Armchair
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Scottish Rustic Antique Childs Armchair
Wood, Straw, Rush
Mid-19th Century English Antique Childs Armchair
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Childs Armchair
Yew
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Childs Armchair
Cotton, Wood
19th Century British Regency Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Childs Armchair
Tapestry
19th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Childs Armchair
Horn, Antler, Suede, Leather
Mid-19th Century English Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
1920s English Queen Anne Antique Childs Armchair
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century British George III Antique Childs Armchair
Ceramic, Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Childs Armchair
Beech
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Childs Armchair
Rush, Ash
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Childs Armchair
Metal
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Childs Armchair
Walnut
1880s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Pine
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Childs Armchair
Wood
1760s French Louis XV Antique Childs Armchair
Tapestry, Beech
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Childs Armchair
Cane, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Ash, Elm
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Ash, Elm
1870s European Rustic Antique Childs Armchair
Ash, Elm
1830s English Regency Antique Childs Armchair
Elm, Yew
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Ash, Elm
19th Century Polish Romantic Antique Childs Armchair
Canvas
1760s French Louis XVI Antique Childs Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Childs Armchair
Watercolor
Early 1900s Austrian Other Antique Childs Armchair
Beech
1890s American Victorian Antique Childs Armchair
Wicker
1920s Italian Antique Childs Armchair
Canvas
Early 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany, Paint
1910s Post-Impressionist Antique Childs Armchair
Oil, Canvas
Mid-19th Century German Rococo Antique Childs Armchair
Porcelain
18th Century Old Masters Antique Childs Armchair
Canvas, Oil
1780s English George III Antique Childs Armchair
Hardwood
19th Century British Antique Childs Armchair
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Childs Armchair
Oak
19th Century American Antique Childs Armchair
Oak
serpentine top rail
19th Century Irish Antique Childs Armchair
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Childs Armchair
Mahogany, Naugahyde
Early 1900s Danish Rustic Antique Childs Armchair
Pine
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Childs Armchair
Cherry, Rush
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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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