Damask Cushion
Vintage 1940s Italian Rustic Sofas
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
2010s German Pillows and Throws
Silk
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pillows and Throws
Wool
20th Century European Pillows and Throws
Textile
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Damask
21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Silk, Giltwood, Damask
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Polyester
20th Century British William IV Armchairs
Damask
Early 2000s British Sofas
Damask
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1820s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut, Down
Late 20th Century American Modern Sofas
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Feathers
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Down
Late 20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cotton, Mahogany, Down
Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs
Cotton
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Velvet, Down, Mahogany
1990s Nepalese Organic Modern Central Asian Rugs
Cotton, Organic Material, Wool
Antique 1640s English Baroque Pillows and Throws
Linen
2010s Sofas
Fabric
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Spanish Pillows and Throws
Linen, Hemp, Polyester
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Baroque Club Chairs
Silk, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s English Other Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Sofas
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Stools
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary British Pillows and Throws
Velvet
2010s Pillows and Throws
Fabric
20th Century French Pillows and Throws
Textile
Antique 18th Century American Sofas
Abalone, Fabric, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Down
Vintage 1940s French Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Damask, Silk, Beech
Late 20th Century North American Loveseats
Damask
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Damask, Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century High Victorian Chaise Longues
Damask
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Stools
Damask
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Damask, Silk, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Loveseats
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Marble, Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Georgian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Stools
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Trimming
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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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