Damask Cushion
Vintage 1940s Italian Rustic Sofas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary British Renaissance Revival Pillows and Th...
Silk, Feathers
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century French Stools
Giltwood
20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Wood
2010s German Pillows and Throws
Silk
20th Century European Pillows and Throws
Textile
Antique 1890s English Victorian Pillows and Throws
Fabric, Wool
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Sofas
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Damask, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 1770s English George III Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
Early 20th Century Irish Settees
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Sofas
Walnut
2010s Sofas
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Spanish Pillows and Throws
Linen, Hemp, Polyester
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Silk, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Sofas
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Ash, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Benches
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Stools
Wood
1990s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1920s Pillows and Throws
20th Century French Modern Sofas
Damask, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Pillows and Throws
Jacquard, Silk
2010s German Pillows and Throws
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Pillows and Throws
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Pillows and Throws
Silk
Vintage 1940s Settees
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s American Other Pillows and Throws
Damask, Linen, Down, Feathers
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Benches
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Italian Benches
Wood, Damask
Early 20th Century Chaise Longues
Damask
20th Century Great Britain (UK) George II Sofas
Damask, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
French Sofas
Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Canapes
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
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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