Antique Colonial Armchair
1850s African Mid-Century Modern Antique Colonial Armchair
Rope, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Javanese Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Rattan, Teak
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Hardwood
16th Century South American Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut
1890s Antique Colonial Armchair
Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Iron
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Satinwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Iron
1690s Dutch Baroque Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Antique Colonial Armchair
Wool, Velvet
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s South African Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Rattan
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut, Leather
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Colonial Armchair
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Colonial Armchair
Maple
19th Century Indonesian Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Satinwood
Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Brass
Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Antique Colonial Armchair
Rattan, Ebony
Early 1900s Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Wood
19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Wood
Late 19th Century French Colonial Revival Antique Colonial Armchair
Beech
1920s American Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Mahogany
1840s Antique Colonial Armchair
Wood
1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Straw
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century British British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
19th Century British British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Oak
17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
1790s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Walnut
1810s American American Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cotton, Muslin, Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Colonial Armchair
Rush, Maple
19th Century Antique Colonial Armchair
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Colonial Armchair
Rush, Oak
18th Century American American Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Oak
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Rattan, Teak
Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Mahogany
18th Century Portuguese Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Rosewood
19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Suede, Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Bronze
Early 20th Century French British Colonial Antique Colonial Armchair
Rattan, Reed
17th Century Gothic Antique Colonial Armchair
Oak
19th Century Indian Antique Colonial Armchair
Teak
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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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