Baroque Fauteuil
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Aubusson Settees
Tapestry, Giltwood, Wool
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Armchairs
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Baroque Armchairs
Gold
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20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century English Louis XIV Desks and Writing Tables
Ormolu, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
2010s European Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
20th Century Rocking Chairs
Cane, Wood, Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Burlap, Linen
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Sofas
Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1810s European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany, Calico
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Early 20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Rush, Ash, Elm
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Rush, Ash
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1810s French Empire Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century Belgian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Baroque Armchairs
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Late 20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet
Baroque Fauteuil 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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