French Chesterfield
Antique 19th Century French Chesterfield Sofas
Upholstery
1980s French Chesterfield Coats
20th Century French Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s English William IV Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Benches
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1810s English Regency Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s Irish Gothic Revival Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s Belgian High Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1820s English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Footstools
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s French Chesterfield Sofas
Linen
Antique 1880s English Art Nouveau Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s North American Chesterfield Sofas
Bronze
20th Century Stools
Wood
20th Century British Victorian Footstools
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Benches
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century British Regency Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1810s British Regency Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Palladian Fireplaces and Mantels
Statuary Marble
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
2010s French Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Club Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Corner Chairs
Metal, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel, Metal
2010s French Modern Chairs
Steel
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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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