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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
2010s British Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 1830s English Neoclassical Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
2010s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Walnut
2010s German Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Ming Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Limestone
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Metal, Brass
2010s Unknown Modern Loveseats
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
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Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
20th Century English Chippendale Bookcases
Glass, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Center Tables
Marble
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Upholstery, Yew
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
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Antique 1810s North American American Classical Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Paint
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Antique 1810s English Regency Furniture
Brass
Antique 1750s French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony, Mother-of-Pearl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century British William IV Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
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Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s English Industrial Stools
Steel
Vintage 1910s German Industrial Stools
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Armchairs
Antique 1810s British Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Fabric
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Wool
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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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