Antique Wood Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Plaster, Wood
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Antique Early 1900s Italian Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Yew
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Armchairs
Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Chestnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Armchairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Federal Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s French Armchairs
Fabric, Jute, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s British Regency Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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