Blue Floral Armchair
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1760s French Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Foam, Resin
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Hepplewhite Armchairs
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Resin, Foam
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Resin, Foam
Antique Early 19th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1880s Chinoiserie Armchairs
Padouk
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Beech
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1990s Chinese Aubusson Pillows and Throws
Natural Fiber, Organic Material, Wool, Cotton
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Cotton, Feathers
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Living Room Sets
Poplar
20th Century Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Seagrass, Wood
20th Century Chinese Side Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Tables
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Pillows and Throws
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Persian Early Victorian Persian Rugs
Wool
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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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