English Roll Chair
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Chairs
Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Brass
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Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1980s Club Chairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary American Country Club Chairs
Leather
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Chenille
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
2010s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
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Linen
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Slipper Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Cotton
1990s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s English Rustic Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Canvas, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
20th Century British Sofas
Cowhide
Late 20th Century English Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Slipper Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Armchairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
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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.
- What is a rolling chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A rolling chair is a wheeled piece of furniture used for work and leisure purposes. It comes with a set of wheels for mobility and adjustable height. Shop a range of antique and vintage rolling chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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