Antique Klismos
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Upholstery
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Klismos
Brass
19th Century Danish Antique Klismos
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
18th Century Gustavian Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Hardwood
1750s French Provincial Antique Klismos
Wood, Fabric
1810s English Regency Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Antique Klismos
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Sheraton Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Klismos
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Austrian Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Klismos
Fruitwood
19th Century Greek Victorian Antique Klismos
Beech, Leather
19th Century American American Classical Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Oak
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Klismos
Giltwood, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Klismos
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Brass
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Klismos
Brass
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Cane, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Metal
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Klismos
Mohair, Wood
Early 19th Century Empire Antique Klismos
Metal
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Wood
1770s Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Wood, Paper
Late 19th Century French Provincial Antique Klismos
Slate, Bronze
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Brass
1850s American American Empire Antique Klismos
Mahogany, Linen
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Klismos
Silk, Mahogany
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Klismos
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Klismos
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Brass
1820s French Empire Antique Klismos
Mahogany
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Klismos
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Cherry
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Klismos
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Klismos
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Klismos
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Bronze
1810s English Regency Antique Klismos
Brass
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Walnut
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Klismos
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Antique Klismos
Mahogany
19th Century French Art Deco Antique Klismos
Terracotta
19th Century Rococo Antique Klismos
Marble
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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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