His And Hers Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1860s Armchairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron, Metal
Antique 1890s French Country Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Ebony, Walnut
Antique 1780s English Georgian Armchairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century North American Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Windsor Chairs
Yew
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Lounge Chairs
Ebony
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Ebony, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Ebony, Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century Louis Philippe Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Naugahyde, Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Naugahyde, Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Abalone, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Armchairs
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s English Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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