Antique Parlor Chairs Set
Antique 1890s Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Metal
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
20th Century Austrian Other Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1760s Danish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Louis XIV Settees
Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Wood, Mirror
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Vitrines
Glass, Oak, Satinwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Art
Plaster
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Shelves
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Shelves
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Tapestry
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Decorative Dishes and ...
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Decorative Art
Marble, Copper
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Giltwood
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century North American Industrial Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1880s European Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Dining Room Sets
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Living Room Sets
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1910s American William and Mary Dining Room Sets
Brass
20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Settees
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Sofas
Mahogany, Satinwood, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Art Nouveau Settees
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Settees
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Living Room Sets
Velvet, Burl, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Taxidermy
Wood, Antler
Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Tapestry, Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Settees
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood, Upholstery, Wicker, Reed
Antique 1840s American Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Upholstery, Muslin
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Parlor Chairs Set 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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