Antique Wingback Lounge Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Living Room Sets
Walnut
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Fabric, Oak
2010s American Modern Stools
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Leather
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Leather
Vintage 1930s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Renaissance Lounge Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Paint
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Reed, Paint, Wood
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Reed
Antique Wingback Lounge Chairs 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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