British Colonial Cane Chairs
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century Southeast Asian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Teak
Antique 1830s British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Satinwood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chaise Longues
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Magazine Racks and Stands
Faux Bamboo, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 20th Century British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Late 20th Century North American British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Regency Armchairs
Rattan, Ebony
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables
Metal
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Patio and Garden Furni...
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 1890s Sri Lankan British Colonial Chairs
Satinwood
Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Rocking Chairs
Cane
Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Caribbean Chairs
Early 20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English British Colonial Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Indonesian British Colonial Club Chairs
Cane, Teak
20th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
20th Century British Colonial Side Chairs
Cane
Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Cane, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian British Colonial Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Bergere Chairs
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Teak
20th Century Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 19th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
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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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