Carved Backrest X
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1820s Italian Charles X Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Leather, Wood, Walnut
20th Century French Brutalist Side Tables
Wood
2010s American Chairs
Steel, Bronze, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Oak, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Wood, Leather, Oak
Antique 1830s French Charles X Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Oak, Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Charles X Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s American Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Benches
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century European Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Beech
2010s Romanian Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Other Benches
Teak, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Garden Ornaments
Marble
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Marble
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Regency Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s South American Spanish Colonial Benches
Other
Antique Early 1900s North American Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Ash
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
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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