Dog Armchair
Vintage 1920s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Futurist Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Ash
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Vintage 1940s American Drawings
Glass, Wood, Cherry, Paper
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chaise Longues
Leather, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles
Silk
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Wool
Early 20th Century French Side Tables
Marble, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Picture Frames
Paper
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Books
Paper
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1870s French Gothic Chaise Longues
Textile, Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Leather, Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Settees
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rosewood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Recent Sales
Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood, Textile
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Late 20th Century Folk Art Painted Furniture
Fabric, Glass, Pine
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1870s American Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Faux Fur, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Elm
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century German Victorian Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Walnut, Cane
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Textile
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Armchairs
Elm
2010s French Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Sculptures
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Baroque Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century European Baroque Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique 1820s French Bergere Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s European Animal Sculptures
Plastic
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Rosewood
2010s Belgian Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
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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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