Gold Damask Upholstery Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Dining Room Chairs
Gold
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Damask, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century German Louis XVI Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rococo Pillows and Throws
Metallic Thread
2010s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Marble, Gold Leaf
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Chairs
Bronze
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs
Foam
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Wood, Damask
Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements
Oak
2010s American Club Chairs
Silk
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
Wood, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
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Antique 1690s William and Mary Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Antique 1760s English George III Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Slipper Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
American Club Chairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Damask
Late 20th Century Regency Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s North American Armchairs
Damask, Wood
Early 20th Century European Regency Armchairs
Damask, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Settees
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Furniture
Silk
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1780s American Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Napoleon III Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Bergere Chairs
Cherry, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Curtains and Valances
Silk
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Damask, Giltwood
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Sets
Silk, Damask, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, 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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