Leather Barrel Back
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Antique 1860s English Victorian Living Room Sets
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Desks
Brass, Ormolu
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Suede
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Faux Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Down
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Game Tables
Leather, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century European Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century European Modern Loveseats
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s Swedish Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Pakistani Modern Chairs
Brass
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
Brass
2010s Pakistani Modern Club Chairs
Brass
2010s Pakistani Modern Sofas
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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