Padded Armrest
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Cut Steel, Chrome
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
20th Century Sofas
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Antique 1820s British George IV Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Chrome
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome, Metal, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Chaise Longues
Brocade, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s Italian Sofas
Textile
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wool
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
20th Century American Bauhaus Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Sofas
Silk, Giltwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mohair, Fruitwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Plastic
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1850s Unknown Rocking Chairs
Chrome
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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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