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19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Settee / Sofa

Located in Tarry Town, NY

feet and Gilt bronze sphinxes serve as arm rests, supporting the padded arms on their outstretched

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees

Materials

Bronze

Hancock & Moore Upholstered Lounge Chair
Hancock & Moore Upholstered Lounge Chair

Hancock & Moore Upholstered Lounge Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

patterned beige and gold damask fabric, the chair features a plush, deep seat cushion and padded arms

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Alfredo Paredes Vedado Club Chair
Alfredo Paredes Vedado Club Chair

Alfredo Paredes Vedado Club Chair

Located in New York, NY

generously padded arms and a down wrapped seat cushion. The distinctively arched back and radiused arm caps

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved and Aubusson Armchairs
Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved and Aubusson Armchairs

Four French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved and Aubusson Armchairs

By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

leaf tip and scrolling acanthus carved padded arms above a guilloche banded seat rail raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Giltwood

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair attr. John Cobb
Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair attr. John Cobb

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair attr. John Cobb

By John Cobb

Located in Greenwich, CT

shape with padded arms and carved show-wood supports, the seat supported by four carved cabriole legs

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair
19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Pair Armchair

Located in Tarry Town, NY

bronze paw feet. Gilt bronze sphinxes serve as arm rests, supporting the padded arms on their

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa
Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Antiqued Chesterfield Leather Sofa

Located in Westwood, NJ

. This top grain leather Chesterfield sofa has a tightly tufted backrest, rolled and padded arms, and two

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

1960's Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Sofa
1960's Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Sofa

1960's Mid-Century Modern Leather & Walnut Sofa

By John Stuart, Hans J. Wegner, Grete Jalk

Located in Burbank, CA

classic Scandinavian Danish Modern design. The back legs are angled, and it has padded arms. This sofa is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

rosettes on the front corners. The generous seats have padded arms measuring 26 inches high and the seats

Category

20th Century French Gustavian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Hills, CA. Absolutely stunning and in very good condition. The padded arms measure 25 inches high.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Settees

Materials

Brass

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830

Located in Kinderhook, NY

anthemion carved brackets, the long padded arms ending in scrolled lotus carved terminals either side deep

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style  Fauteuils
Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style  Fauteuils

Pair of French 18th Century Louis XV Style Fauteuils

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

paw carvings on the padded arms. The French cabriole legs are lightly carved and provide level support

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Oak

Set of Twelve Country French Provincial Style Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Country French Provincial Style Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Country French Provincial Style Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

finish. The set consists of all armchairs with 26 inch high padded arms in the style of French fauteuils

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870
Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870

Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

flowing lines of the frame Padded arms rest on shaped supports, adding both elegance and practicality The

Category

Antique 1870s Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair
Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair

Mid 19th century carved walnut armchair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

, which lead down the the padded arms.  Arms detailed with carved mythical serpent like creatures which

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres with Linen
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres with Linen

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres with Linen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

excellent joinery and craftsmanship. The curvaceous frames have padded arms with generous seats having a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-47 by De Sede, Hand-Stitched Mid-Century
1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-47 by De Sede, Hand-Stitched Mid-Century

1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-47 by De Sede, Hand-Stitched Mid-Century

By De Sede

Located in High Point, NC

comfort, with generously padded arms and a gently curved back that envelops the sitter in a supportive

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

Set Biedermeier Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats 1930
Set Biedermeier Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats 1930

Set Biedermeier Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

matching the seat and armrest pads Arms: Sweeping open scroll arms with carved detailing, each fitted with

Category

Vintage 1930s Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Adriano Piazzesi Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Adriano Piazzesi Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

Adriano Piazzesi Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

cloud-like silhouette with generously padded arms, backs, and seats that envelop the body in plush

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

English Mahogany Show Frame Open Armchair
English Mahogany Show Frame Open Armchair

English Mahogany Show Frame Open Armchair

Located in Faversham, GB

. The square tapering uprights enclose a straight top rail over three turned splats. With open padded

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

18th Century French Sofa
18th Century French Sofa

18th Century French Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

seat cushion and padded arms provide comfort, while the refined silhouette maintains its classic appeal

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Armchairs
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Armchairs

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Dining Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

taste featuring hand carved frames with a dramatic square back and generous seats. The padded arms

Category

20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa
19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

19th Century Italian Painted Canapes Sofa

Located in Faversham, GB

wide rectangular padded back with open padded arms and a generous rectangular padded seat. This model

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Canapes

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint

Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs
Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Bergere á Oreilles Wingback Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

loose seat cushion and padded arms measuring 24.5 inches high. The frames are upholstered with a rich

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery
Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery

Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Sofa with Cream Damask Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

seat structure provides generous seating, while the gently arched back and padded arms add comfort and

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century
Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century

Pair of French Carved Mahogany Armchairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

lappeted gentle 'S' shaped legs to the front, and sabre shaped to the rear, the padded arms, leaf carved

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Coraggio Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Coraggio Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Coraggio Fabric

Located in Palm Desert, CA

enhances the chairs’ tailored silhouette. Designed with deep seats, low profiles, and comfortably padded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Rose Tarlow Gold Leaf Kent Dining Chairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Rio Vista, CA

serpentine apron supported by cabriole legs and gracefully scrolled feet. The padded arms measure 26.5 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs
Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs

Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

seat has padded arms measuring 25.5 inches high with gracefully curved arm supports. The frames are

Category

20th Century American George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Important Pair of Georgian Gilt Armchairs
Important Pair of Georgian Gilt Armchairs

Important Pair of Georgian Gilt Armchairs

By John Linnell

Located in Greenwich, CT

elaborate ribbon carved crests over ribbon bound reeded frames, the open padded arms with scroll carved

Category

Antique 18th Century English Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather
Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

Otto Zapf for Knoll Swivel Desk Chair in Black Leather

By Knoll, Otto Zapf

Located in Waalwijk, NL

deliberately oversized, with wide seats and thick, padded arms that offered comfort in a way that felt

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

ribbon motifs and ribbon wreath crests. The set consists of all armchairs with padded arms measuring 27

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Louis XVI Style Bergère
Louis XVI Style Bergère

Louis XVI Style Bergère

Located in Westwood, NJ

arched top rail and gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls. The upholstered back

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Bergère
French Louis XVI Style Bergère

French Louis XVI Style Bergère

Located in Westwood, NJ

twist arched top rail, gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls, and a plush

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

An 18th-Century English George III Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair
An 18th-Century English George III Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair

An 18th-Century English George III Hand-Carved Mahogany Open Armchair

Located in New York, NY

has a subtly curved crest rail and is fully upholstered, extending into padded arms that are secured

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin

Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

the person sitting is floating. Thick comfortable padded seats and backs with padded arms

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Boho Postmodern Swivel Chair After Michael Wolk for Directional
Vintage Boho Postmodern Swivel Chair After Michael Wolk for Directional

Vintage Boho Postmodern Swivel Chair After Michael Wolk for Directional

By Directional

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, wide barrel back, and generously padded arms create an inviting silhouette that blends artistry with

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hollywood Regency Tall Back Throne Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Ebony Gilt Frames
Hollywood Regency Tall Back Throne Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Ebony Gilt Frames

Hollywood Regency Tall Back Throne Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Ebony Gilt Frames

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

velvet brings the chairs to life with a spotted pattern that adds movement. Luxuriously padded arms and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut Antique French Bergere Parlor Chairs Circa 1900
Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut Antique French Bergere Parlor Chairs Circa 1900

Fantastic Pair of Carved Walnut Antique French Bergere Parlor Chairs Circa 1900

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

medallion backs and padded arms create a balanced design that is both formal and inviting. Upholstered in

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century
Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

 padded arms and stuffed over seats raised on turned front legs terminating in castors. The leather is a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820
English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820

English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

, gently flared wingback rises above a deep seat and padded arms, creating a chair intended for warmth

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa
Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa

$5,511Sale Price|20% Off

Arts and Crafts Blue Stripe Sofa

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Faversham, GB

generous straight back, accompanied by gently scrolled padded arms that lead to two large carved mahogany

Category

Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Oak

Antique American Hepplewhite New England Wing Chair Tiger Maple Frame
Antique American Hepplewhite New England Wing Chair Tiger Maple Frame

Antique American Hepplewhite New England Wing Chair Tiger Maple Frame

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

and historical authenticity. The cushioned seat and padded arms provide additional comfort while

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ornate Wrought Iron Armchair in Oxblood Red Vinyl
Ornate Wrought Iron Armchair in Oxblood Red Vinyl

Ornate Wrought Iron Armchair in Oxblood Red Vinyl

Located in Buchanan, NY

. The padded arms and seat are upholstered in a rich oxblood red vinyl for a luxurious look that will

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs
Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs

Pair of Round Back Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Bergere Canape Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

padded arms ensure both comfort and sophistication, making these bergères ideal for a formal living room

Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut Bergère Armchairs, France 19th Century
Pair of Walnut Bergère Armchairs, France 19th Century

Pair of Walnut Bergère Armchairs, France 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

. Characterized by their enveloping backs, padded arms, and generous seating, these bergères were designed for

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Ralph Lauren New Bohemian Leather Spindle Chairs
Pair of Ralph Lauren New Bohemian Leather Spindle Chairs

Pair of Ralph Lauren New Bohemian Leather Spindle Chairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

cream tones. The seats are large and generous, flanked by padded arms measuring 24" tall. The versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6
1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6

1980s Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer and Satin Dining Armchairs – Set of 6

By James Mont

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

chairs; additionally, the padded arms contribute to their comfort, allowing you to sit back and relax for

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer

Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs
Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs

Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs

$1,148Sale Price / set|53% Off

Companion Pair of Louis XV Style Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

as well as beauty, both chairs feature deep seats with plush cushions and padded arms, making them

Category

20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

treatment of the gently-outswept padded arms. Furthermore there is subtle shaping to the top of the back

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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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.

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