Library Ottoman
Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Recent Sales
1990s Chinese British Colonial Ottomans and Poufs
Wood
Vintage 1960s English Lounge Chairs
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Provincial Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Living Room Sets
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Ultrasuede
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Patent Leather
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s French Provincial Chairs
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Stools
Beech, Linen
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Architectural Elements
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Shell, Brocade, Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric
20th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric
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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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