Armchairs Large Antique
Mid-19th Century French Armchairs Large Antique
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs Large Antique
Steel
1920s German Art Deco Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery, Macassar
19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery
1880s British High Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century African Brutalist Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery
Late 19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Leather
1890s British Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Mahogany
19th Century French Armchairs Large Antique
Giltwood
19th Century British Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Alabaster
18th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Beech
19th Century English Armchairs Large Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Armchairs Large Antique
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Armchairs Large Antique
Softwood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Large Antique
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
19th Century British Armchairs Large Antique
Fabric
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Armchairs Large Antique
Antler, Wood
19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
1850s French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery
Early 19th Century Italian Regency Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
Mid-19th Century Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
Late 18th Century Spanish Armchairs Large Antique
Pine
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Brass, Steel
19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Ebony
1860s English Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
19th Century English Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Other
1880s French French Provincial Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
19th Century British Armchairs Large Antique
Wool
Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs Large Antique
Beech
19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs Large Antique
Textile, Giltwood
1840s English Armchairs Large Antique
1860s French Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Revival Armchairs Large Antique
Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs Large Antique
Giltwood
1920s British Georgian Armchairs Large Antique
Leather
Late 19th Century French Armchairs Large Antique
Wool, Wood
Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery
18th Century European Baroque Armchairs Large Antique
Velvet, Oak
18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
1890s French Renaissance Armchairs Large Antique
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
1850s Biedermeier Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Regency Armchairs Large Antique
Beech
1860s English Victorian Armchairs Large Antique
Walnut, Leather
19th Century Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs Large Antique
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s European Art Deco Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
1870s French Louis XV Armchairs Large Antique
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs Large Antique
Wood
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Armchairs Large Antique 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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