Antique Ottoman Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Cotton
Antique 19th Century Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Tapestry, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s British Regency Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Country Footstools
Cord, Rope, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Syrian Moorish Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Bohemian Blanket Chests
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Walnut, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Revival Turkish Rugs
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1840s French Aubusson Footstools
Walnut, Nutwood, Wood, Wool, Tapestry, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Beech
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Footstools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Neoclassical Stools
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Faux Fur
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Stools
Metal
Early 20th Century British Classical Roman Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Upholstery, Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Stools
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Cupboards
Ebony, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Ottomans and Poufs
Tapestry, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1830s English William IV Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s Scottish Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Maple
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XV Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
20th Century European Louis XVI Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Ottomans and Poufs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Ottomans and Poufs
Brocade, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Walnut
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Blanket Chests
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Footstools
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Footstools
Wool, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Furniture
Walnut, Velvet
20th Century French Club Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Stools
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Footstools
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Stools
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Antique 19th Century French Benches
2010s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Chaise Longues
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Stools
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Italian Régence Benches
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Stools
Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique 1850s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Lebanese Moorish Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace ...
Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut
Antique Ottoman Walnut For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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