Gold Gilt Armchairs
Vintage 1960s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Empire Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Regency Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
20th Century French Régence Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Cane, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Regency Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century Baroque Armchairs
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Armchairs
Silk
Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Gold, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold, Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century South Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Cane, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Armchairs
Gold, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
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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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