Fortuny Chair
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Iron
1990s Regency Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Slipper Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1750s Portuguese Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Jacaranda
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Brass
2010s Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Lacquer, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Aluminum, Steel
2010s American Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Settees
Silk
Vintage 1910s British William and Mary Settees
Cotton, Giltwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s American Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Dining Room Sets
Antique 1880s Spanish Rococo Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century French Chairs
Early 20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Giltwood, Silk
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Paint, Hardwood
20th Century American Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Beech, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Rattan, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century British Armchairs
Beech, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Chairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
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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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