Elizabeth Armchair
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Oak
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Calico
Antique Late 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Leather, Palisander
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century French Modern Stools
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Anglo-Japanese Center Tables
Rosewood
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Hardwood
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Birdseye Maple
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
Rosewood
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Wool, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Stainless Steel
2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Wood
Vintage 1980s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Armchairs
Steel
2010s French Other Armchairs
Iron, Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Chinese Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Velvet
1990s French Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s French Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
1990s Armchairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Velvet
1990s French Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s European Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
20th Century Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s English Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Greek Armchairs
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Furniture
Silk
Late 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Sets
Damask, Wood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Modern Armchairs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
1990s French Armchairs
Bronze
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Photography
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Mahogany
Elizabeth Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Elizabeth Armchair?
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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