English Upholstered
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Chairs
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Linen, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Stools
Linen, Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Metal
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Ottomans and Poufs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Benches
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Settees
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Settees
Linen
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s English Benches
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Stools
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Other Stools
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Sheraton Stools
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Sofas
Linen
20th Century George III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Benches
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Stools
Wood, Leather
Antique 1840s English Stools
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Country Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Ottomans and Poufs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Maple
Antique 1770s English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s British Sofas
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American George III Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fur
20th Century Kilim Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Antique 1820s English Sheraton Sofas
Brass
Antique 1880s English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Stools
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s English George IV Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs
Brass
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English Upholstered 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.
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