Italian Throne Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Copper
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Iron
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Copper
Antique 1840s Italian Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Metal, Bronze
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Chairs
Copper, Pewter
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Other
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Chairs
Terracotta
Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Damask, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Pine
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Wood, Rattan, Seagrass
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Marble, Bronze, Metal
2010s Italian Louis XIV Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Ash, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Tanzanian Tribal Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Silver Leaf
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
1990s European Arts and Crafts Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
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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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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