Fireside Seating
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Rush, Ash
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Metal
2010s Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Jute, Wood
2010s Indonesian Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Sofas
Suede, Teak
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Chairs
Straw, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Regency Chairs
Upholstery, Cane
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s French Post-Modern Sofas
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s French Post-Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 18th Century Scottish Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Side Chairs
Rush, Birch
Vintage 1920s Rustic Benches
Pine
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Fabric, Wool
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather, Linen
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
2010s French Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Space Age Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Ash
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Indian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Cowhide, Teak
2010s Renaissance Living Room Sets
Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs
Naugahyde, Oak
Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Stools
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Walnut
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Fireside Seating For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Fireside Seating?
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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