Embroidered Victorian Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Organic Material, Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Satin, Silk
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Leather, Bamboo
2010s American Sofas
Upholstery
2010s Central American Campaign Desks
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Industrial Furniture
Steel
Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Daybeds
Iron
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan
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Antique 1690s Early Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique 1850s European Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Eastlake Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1850s French Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Furniture
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Bohemian Painted Furniture
Antique 1880s English Campaign Slipper Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Slipper Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Hats
Early 20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Chairs
Cotton
Antique Mid-18th Century Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century Danish Chairs
Vintage 1930s British Victorian Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Danish Victorian Armchairs
Wicker
Embroidered Victorian Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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