Antique William Morris Chair
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1870s English High Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Hardwood, Upholstery
1820s English Georgian Antique William Morris Chair
Hardwood, Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1830s English Georgian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique William Morris Chair
Leather, Hardwood
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique William Morris Chair
Rush, Beech
1830s British Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Velvet, Ash
1890s English Art Nouveau Antique William Morris Chair
Wood
19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1870s English High Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Rope, Beech
Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique William Morris Chair
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique William Morris Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique William Morris Chair
Rush, Beech
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique William Morris Chair
Beech
1880s English Art Nouveau Antique William Morris Chair
Oak
1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique William Morris Chair
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Jacobean Antique William Morris Chair
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique William Morris Chair
Mahogany
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Hardwood
1870s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Mother-of-Pearl, Ash
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique William Morris Chair
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Oak
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Rush, Elm
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique William Morris Chair
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique William Morris Chair
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Oak
1890s Impressionist Antique William Morris Chair
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century European Antique William Morris Chair
Wood
1860s French Chinoiserie Antique William Morris Chair
Mirror, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Antique William Morris Chair
Walnut, Paint
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique William Morris Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique William Morris Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique William Morris Chair
Paper
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique William Morris Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique William Morris Chair
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique William Morris Chair
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique William Morris Chair
Wood
1860s French Chinoiserie Antique William Morris Chair
Glass, Walnut, Mirror
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Alabaster, Silver Plate, Bronze
1860s English Chinoiserie Antique William Morris Chair
Glass, Walnut
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Oak
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Copper
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Mahogany
1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Ash, Rush, Wool
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique William Morris Chair
Ebony
1890s English Hepplewhite Antique William Morris Chair
Mahogany
18th Century and Earlier American Antique William Morris Chair
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique William Morris Chair
Oak
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique William Morris Chair
Rush, Wood, Beech
1870s English High Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Rush, Rope, Beech
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique William Morris Chair
Leather
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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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