Fortuny Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Wood
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Benches
Silk, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Stools
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Tapestries
Silk
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Revival Stools
Bronze, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Modern Benches
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Lounge Chairs
Bentwood, Lacquer, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Armchairs
Gold Leaf
2010s American Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Canapes
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Chaise Longues
Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Loveseats
Velvet, Beech, Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Bouclé, Jacquard, Oak, Walnut, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Sofas
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Settees
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
20th Century British Armchairs
Beech, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Rattan, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Cotton, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Benches
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Austrian Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 2000s Italian Greco Roman Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 2000s Italian Modern Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Quilts and Blankets
Textile
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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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