Fluted Armchair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Plywood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Birch, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Damask, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Armchairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1840s English William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1840s English Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1830s English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Charles X Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1840s Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Elm
Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold
Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century George III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
Vintage 1930s European Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s Irish George IV Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s English Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Silk, Beech, Giltwood
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood, Trimming
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Walnut
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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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