Kids Armchair
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century English Queen Anne Children's Furniture
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Chestnut, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Ceramic
20th Century British Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Beech, Plywood
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Plastic, Bamboo
Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
Stainless Steel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Credenzas
Wood, Walnut, Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Aluminum, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo Raj Daybeds
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed F...
Cord, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Side Tables
Wood
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pedestals
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
Oak
Recent Sales
Vintage 1910s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Bentwood, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Bentwood, Wicker
2010s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Paint, Giltwood, Leather, Fabric
Antique 1880s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Chrome, Gold Leaf, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Early 20th Century Estonian Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
20th Century American Armchairs
Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Ash, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Children's Furniture
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Cane, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s European Animal Sculptures
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
2010s French Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Foam
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Loveseats
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s German Armchairs
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Leather, Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
2010s French Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s Austrian Armchairs
Wicker, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Leather
20th Century Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Rosewood, Cane
Kids Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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