Carved Angel Chair
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Chairs
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Unknown High Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique Early 18th Century French Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Pearwood
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Ebony
Antique 1860s Austrian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Renaissance Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Beech
19th Century Renaissance More Art
Fabric, Wood, Mixed Media
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Canvas
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Charles II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood, Teak, Paint
Early 20th Century Gothic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures
Gold
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Bolivian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 1860s English Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Corner Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Indian Folk Art Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Chairs
Velvet
Antique 17th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Corner Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1710s French Black Forest Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Other
Antique 1880s Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Chenille, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Other Armchairs
Walnut, Linen
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Gold
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
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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 is an angel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023An angel chair can refer to one of two kinds of chairs. The first is a piece created by Fratelli Boffi, featuring a gold leaf-finished wood frame that has a curvy shape similar to angel wings. Another angel chair is a design by Brazilian artist Alê Jordão. Made from repurposed Volkswagen Beetle car parts painted silver, the chair features a dramatically curved back resembling angel wings. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
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