English Chesterfield
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Armchairs
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1920s British Canapes
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Settees
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Stools
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Stools
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Des...
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Stools
Leather
20th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
2010s English Sofas
Brass
20th Century Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Armchairs
20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Des...
Leather
1990s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century English Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s English Edwardian Sofas
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Velvet
20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Loveseats
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Sofas
Leather, Wood
20th Century Sofas
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century European Edwardian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1930s English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s English Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
2010s English Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Georgian Settees
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s British Industrial Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Sofa Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.