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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Daybeds
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Night Stands
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Stools
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork
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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Tapestries
Tapestry, Wool
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Benches
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Velvet, Wood
2010s Argentine Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Shagreen Stingray
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass, Iron
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Vintage 1980s English Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Wood
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Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Wool, Walnut, Leather
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Leather, Wool, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1970s French Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1970s French Slipper Chairs
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Textile, Oak
2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Textile, Oak
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
1990s Italian Link Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary European George II Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Stools
Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Satin, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Living Room Sets
Wood, Silk
Vintage 1930s Italian Floor Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century French Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Armchairs
Bronze
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Wood
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Charles X Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century American Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Wood
20th Century European Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Oak, Leather, Wool, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Spanish Figurative Sculptures
Gesso, Wood
Vintage 1980s English Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Etruscan Chair 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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