Carved Painted Wood Corner Chair
Antique 19th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Walnut, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Primitive Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Paint, Wood, Linen
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Antique 1810s American Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Rush
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century European Louis XVI Console Tables
Marble
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American George III Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Tables
Fruitwood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Dutch School Figurative Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Norwegian Rustic Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Cabinets
Cedar
Early 20th Century Italian Corner Chairs
Gold
Late 20th Century French Corner Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Down
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burlap, Down, Feathers, Linen, Slip
Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Down, Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
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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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