Lady Chair Armchair
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Ultrasuede
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Steel
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Satinwood
2010s American Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Teak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beech, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Chairs
Ebony, Walnut, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s French Organic Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
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.
- 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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