Open Arm Library Chair
Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Ebony
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Wool
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s English Armchairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
1990s American Regency Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s English Armchairs
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
People Also Browsed
2010s British Jewelry Boxes
Maple
Antique 19th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Clocks
Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 1880s German Rococo Vases
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Vases
Bronze
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Historical Memo...
Marble
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 18th Century German Rococo Wine Coolers
Tin
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ethiopian Natural Specimens
Opal
Antique 19th Century Czech Islamic Bottles
Crystal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Vases
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Open Arm Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Open Arm Library Chair?
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.
Read More
20 Inviting Dining Rooms Perfectly Arranged for Entertaining
Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.