Deco Small Armchair
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Beech, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Synthetic
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Macassar
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Oak, Straw
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Leather, Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Lacquer, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Oak
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Art Deco Armchairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Linen, Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Armchairs
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Beech, Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Papercord, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Lacquer
2010s Italian Armchairs
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Burmese British Colonial Armchairs
Rattan, Teak
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cord
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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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