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
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Settees
Bronze
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
Bronze
$1,337Sale Price|30% Off
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
Wood
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
Upholstery
$12,950Sale Price / set|30% Off
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
Tapestry, Giltwood
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
Mahogany
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
Bronze
$9,725 / item
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
Leather
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
Brass
French Green and Gold Boudoir Settee, Silk Love Seat A Stunning French Sofa
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
curved back with an oval silk panel set in bergère and the padded arms wrap around the well stuffed seat
Silk
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
Fabric, Beech
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.
Brass
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
Brass
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
Velvet, Cane, Oak
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
Brass
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
Mahogany
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
Fabric, Walnut
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
Fabric, Walnut
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
Leather
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
Wood
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
Chrome
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
Abalone, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$3,950
18th Century French Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
seat cushion and padded arms provide comfort, while the refined silhouette maintains its classic appeal
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Brass
Large and Imposing Regency Nautical Chair Made for the Alliance Assurance Comp
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
rectangular leather covered back, padded arms and seat surmounted by a cresting rail with a shaped central
Leather, Wood
$4,137Sale Price|20% Off
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
Upholstery, Birch, Pine, Paint
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
Brass
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
Walnut
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
Mahogany
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
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Armchairs, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
1920 in date. Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padded arms, raised on
Velvet
19th C., a Pair of Louis XVI Style Painted Carved Wood and Needlepoint Fauteuils
Located in Morristown, NJ
twist back and seat rail frames. The carved and padded arms with acanthus leaves, raised on fluted legs
Brass
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
Gold Leaf
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
Brass
$50,000 / set
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
Giltwood
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
Metal
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
Nickel
$4,548 / item
Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
arched top rail and gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls. The upholstered back
Wood
Polished Brown Leather George III Gainsborough Armchair With Padded Leather Arms
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Polished Antique Brown Leather George III Gainsborough Armchair With Padded Leather Arms & Brass
Brass
$7,530 / item
French Louis XVI Style Bergère
Located in Westwood, NJ
twist arched top rail, gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls, and a plush
Wood
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
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Chrome
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
Fabric, Wood
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
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Faux Leather, Walnut
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
Leather, Mahogany
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
Brass
$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
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Pair of Distressed Creme Painted Cameo Back French Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
frames are beautifully detailed with hand-carved floral motifs, fluted legs, and scroll arms, showcasing
Beech
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
Brass
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
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,116Sale Price / set|20% Off
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
Walnut
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
Walnut
Superb Quality Louis XVI Bronze Mounted Sofa Settee Manner of Francois Linke
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
is not only a statement of opulence but also offers comfortable seating with its generously padded
Bronze
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
Brass
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
Satin, Hardwood, Lacquer
$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
Upholstery, Wood
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
Mahogany
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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