Carved American Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s American Country Armchairs
Reed, Paint, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Maple
Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Armchairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s American American Colonial Armchairs
Cotton, Muslin, Upholstery, Cherry
Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s American Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century American Armchairs
Wood
20th Century English James II Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Armchairs
Leather
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Gold
2010s Lebanese Modern Armchairs
Satin, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American American Classical Armchairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Suede, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century North American Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut, Cedar
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Maple
Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Wool, Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Leather
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood, Muslin
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Cowhide, Hide, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1870s French Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Leather, Cedar
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
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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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