Nailed Leather
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Religious Items
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Signs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Benches
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century American Arts and Crafts Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Trunks and Luggage
Leather
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Benches
Brass
20th Century Chaise Longues
Leather
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Baroque Cabinets
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Stools
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Brass
20th Century Wall Mirrors
Leather, Wood, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Renaissance Armchairs
Brass
2010s Unknown Jackets
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Brass
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Desks
Marble
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Side Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century Industrial Armchairs
Cowhide
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sofas
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1990s Armchairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Console Tables
Marble
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Club Chairs
Cowhide
20th Century Armchairs
Sheepskin
20th Century Industrial Armchairs
Cowhide
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Armchairs
Cowhide, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Metal
2010s Indonesian Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Moorish Side Tables
Brass
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Stools
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
20th Century Georgian Benches
Leather, 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.
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