Giles Chair
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Burl, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Corner Cupboards
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1880s Empire Revival Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Steel
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Sofas
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s George III Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European George II Armchairs
Damask, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Country Sofas
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century English George II Bookcases
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s American Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s American Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Nickel
2010s American Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Stools
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
Antique 1840s Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Steel
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Steel
2010s American Modern Benches
Steel
Antique 1810s Chinese Chinese Export Daybeds
Bamboo
Antique 1750s English George II Settees
Mahogany
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s British Art Deco Chairs
Macassar
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
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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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