Oulton Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
20th Century English Country Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets
Aluminum
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Chinese Modern Sofas
Leather
2010s Central American Campaign Desks
Chrome
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
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Early 2000s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Foam
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cabinets
Ebony
Mid-20th Century Islamic Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century British Sofas
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables
Plastic
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dry Bars
Marble, Bronze
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Sofas
Leather, Beech
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Recent Sales
21st Century and Contemporary British Industrial Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Beech
20th Century British Settees
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Adirondack Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Leather
20th Century Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Adirondack Mounted Objects
Leather
20th Century Industrial Stools
Metal, Brass
20th Century Industrial Stools
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Steampunk Secretaires
Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Stools
Metal
20th Century British Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Leather, Oak
20th Century British Sofas
Brass
20th Century British Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Sofas
Leather
20th Century Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Night Stands
Fabric
2010s English Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Industrial Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century British Blanket Chests
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Sofas
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Cabinets
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Campaign Secretaires
Metal, Brass
Oulton Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.