Italian Painted Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s American Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Directoire Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Chairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plywood
Vintage 1940s Italian Aesthetic Movement Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1760s Italian Baroque Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Textile
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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 ExpertApril 26, 2024The first Italian painter to paint realistic figures was Giotto di Bondone. His works marked a departure from the elongated, stylized forms common in early Christian art and served as inspiration for Italian Renaissance painters. Giotto's most famous paintings include Lamentation, the Ognissanti Madonna, the Kiss of Judas and Pentecost. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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