Belgian Linen Armchair
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Armchairs
Walnut, Linen
Vintage 1930s Italian Bergere Chairs
Vermeil, Silver
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century German Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Raw Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Teak
20th Century Belgian Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Mahogany, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs
Wood, Linen
2010s Belgian Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Belgian Armchairs
Oak, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Armchairs
Elm
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
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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.
- What is Belgian linen fabric?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Belgian linen is a type of fabric made from European flax plants. To be considered Belgian linen, it must be composed of at least 85% natural European flax materials and must be woven in Belgium.
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