Mission Style Recliners
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Oil
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Early 20th Century Swiss Islamic Paintings
Giltwood, Canvas
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Oil
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints
Etching
1880s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Oil
1890s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Antique Late 19th Century German Paintings
Canvas
Antique 1890s Italian Islamic Paintings
Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Late 18th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Realist Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Franz BergmannFranz Bergmann Orientalist Arab Slave Nude Group Cold Painted Bronze Signed 1910, 1910
Recent Sales
20th Century American Armchairs
Early 2000s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Oil
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Cherry
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 2000s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cherry
1980s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1980s North American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Settees
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Chaise Longues
Oak, Upholstery
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 is a mission style desk?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Mission style desks feature sturdy slats and stable legs. Although mission furniture is often made from oak, it comes in a variety of other wood types, as well. The straight lines of this furniture style are known for highlighting the natural grains in the wood. Shop a range of antique and vintage mission style desks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The difference between Craftsman and Mission style comes down to proportions and ornamentation. Pioneered by designer Gustav Stickley, Craftsman is an offshoot of Arts and Crafts-style furniture that features simple, clean lines and emerged as an alternative to opulent Victorian furniture. Mission-style furniture began with designer Joseph McHugh, who drew inspiration from furniture created for a California mission by Bernard Maybeck. Mission furniture tends to have less ornamentation and weightier, more substantial proportions than Craftsman pieces. Shop a large selection of Craftsman and Mission furniture on 1stDibs.
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