English George Sitting Chair
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Leather
1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Drawings
Glass, Wood, Paper
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Chrome, Aluminum, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Steel
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Oil
20th Century English Country Footstools
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Elm, Walnut, Rush
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British George II Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Beech, Gesso
Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Corner Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Antique 1760s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1760s Great Britain (UK) George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
2010s English Victorian Armchairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tables
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
17th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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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