Hand Carved Antique Armchairs
Early 20th Century Norwegian Art Deco Armchairs
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Antique 19th Century European Louis XIII Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Sycamore
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Cotton
Antique 1890s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century German Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Nutwood
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Armchairs
Tapestry, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Armchairs
Rope, Ash, Beech
Vintage 1920s Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1750s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Kenyan Tribal Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Other
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Textile, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1660s English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rattan, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Hardwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1640s French Charles II Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Brass
20th Century German Louis XV Armchairs
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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