Eagle Seating
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Wood, Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Empire Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Ebony
Early 20th Century American Empire Benches
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Fabric, Ebony
Antique 19th Century Settees
Silver Leaf
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Wood, Maple
Mid-20th Century North American American Colonial Benches
Maple
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Empire Benches
Upholstery, Natural Fiber, Giltwood, Leather, Linen
20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Wool, Beech, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 18th Century British George III Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Albanian Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Upholstery, Birch
Antique 1820s German Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Settees
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century English George II Settees
Wood, Textile
Vintage 1910s Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1910s Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Empire Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
Antique 1790s Danish Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English George II Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1750s Irish George III Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Stools
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Austrian Loveseats
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century European George I Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century French Empire Chairs
Metal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
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Eagle Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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