Foldable Easy Chairs
2010s American Slipper Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Chaise Longues
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Japanese Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Canvas
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1860s Austrian Other Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Metal, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Indian Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Plywood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Plywood
1990s European Bohemian Daybeds
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Beech
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Canvas
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Wood
Foldable Easy Chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an armchair and an easy chair lies in the specificity of the terms. In living room furniture nomenclature, an armchair is any upholstered chair framed by a pair of arms. The term easy chair usually refers to a large armchair with comfortable cushioning. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of easy chairs and other armchairs.
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