Brass Throne Chair
Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Goatskin, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s European Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Irish Gothic Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass
2010s Indian Louis XV Chairs
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Spruce
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1870s Gothic Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Early 1900s European High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Brass
1990s Dutch Jugendstil Armchairs
Brass, Copper
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
2010s Indian Louis XV Dining Room Sets
Bronze, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Glass
Antique 1710s Queen Anne Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1850s French Mantel Clocks
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Side Tables
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Rosewood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Concrete, Cement, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chairs
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Brass
1860s More Art
Walnut
20th Century Modern Chairs
Pewter
Vintage 1950s American Georgian Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Oak, Fabric
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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 are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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