Mjh Design Arts Chairs
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century English Baroque Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Portuguese Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Stools
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Benches
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency End Tables
Brass
Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Pine, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofas
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Vitrines
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Sofas
Linen, Wood
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
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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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