Early 20th Century Giltwood Chairs
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s English George I Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Paint, Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Polyester, Mahogany, Giltwood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Dining Room Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Corner Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Empire Revival Side Chairs
Giltwood, Gesso
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Pedestals and Columns
Mahogany, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Louis XIV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Victorian Paintings
Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings
Hardwood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Belgian Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Early 20th Century German Paintings
Porcelain, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Marble, Breccia Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
20th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Rococo Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Bergere Chairs
Giltwood, Cane
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Regency Center Tables
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, 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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