Armchairs Chairs Set
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut, Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1920s Italian Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Foam, Plywood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Spanish Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s American Anglo-Indian Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Black Forest Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Armchairs
Cowhide
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Armchairs
Birch, Plywood
Antique 1850s Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Maple, Plywood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Armchairs
Cotton, Feathers, Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Armchairs
Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Chinese Armchairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Satin
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Cotton
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best toddler table and chair set is really a matter of preference. The good news is that a lot of furniture designers have made furnishings specifically for children over the years, so you should be able to find the seating and table you need. Shop antique and vintage children’s table and chair sets and other children’s furniture on 1stDibs.
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