Egyptian Style Seating
Vintage 1970s American Benches
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s European Stools
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1960s European Stools
Wood, Rope
Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Revival Stools
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Egyptian Revival Benches
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s European Stools
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Egyptian Benches
Hardwood
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Pine
2010s Egyptian Modern Daybeds
Upholstery, Pine
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Walnut
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Benches
Macassar
Vintage 1940s American Egyptian Revival Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Armchairs
Bone, Ebony, Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Maple
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Rush
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Egyptian Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Egyptian Revival Stools
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Egyptian Revival Settees
Wire
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Benches
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Egyptian Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Egyptian Revival Stools
Mahogany
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Stools
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Settees
Giltwood
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Oak
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 1870s French Empire Canapes
Silk, Walnut, Paint
Antique 1870s French Empire Armchairs
Silk, Walnut, Paint
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools
Wood
2010s Indian Louis XVI Daybeds
Copper, Sheet Metal
Late 20th Century French Empire Revival Armchairs
Bronze
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Egyptian Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s French Egyptian Revival Stools
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Club Chairs
Straw, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Stools
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
2010s Egyptian Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Oak
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Egyptian Style 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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