Early 20th Century Cane Armchairs
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Italian Georgian Armchairs
Cane, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century Polish Vienna Secession Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Satinwood
20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Beech
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Satinwood
Early 20th Century French Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cane
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Pine
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Elm, Cane
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Bentwood, Cane
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
20th Century North American Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood, Ebony
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Empire Bergere Chairs
Cane, Beech, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Canapes
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Beech
20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
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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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