Bird Armchairs
Vintage 1950s European Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metallic Thread
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Suede, Birdseye Maple
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Country Armchairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Austrian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 1880s British Armchairs
Teak
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Tapestry
Vintage 1970s German Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 1830s European Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet
2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Tulipwood, Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1710s Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1890s French Renaissance Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Singaporean Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
Antique 1730s English George II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak, Lacquer
Vintage 1910s British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Ash
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Armchairs
Textile, Plastic, Foam, Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1910s French Regency Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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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