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Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil
Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil

Fine 18th Century French Regence Period Giltwood Armchair Fauteuil

Located in Benington, Herts

padded arms. The carved apron with an incised trellis ground on delicately carved cabriole legs. In

Category

Antique 1710s Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut
Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut

Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs in Natural Walnut

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

plush seat cushions and supportive padded arms, offering both visual elegance and exceptional comfort

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Scottish 19th century walnut armchairs by J. & T. Scott, Edinburgh
Antique Scottish 19th century walnut armchairs by J. & T. Scott, Edinburgh

Antique Scottish 19th century walnut armchairs by J. & T. Scott, Edinburgh

Located in Castle Douglas, GB

padded upholstered backs over a row of turned spindles. The padded arms are supported by turned columns

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in London, GB

sabre legs to the rear, the bowfront seat cushioned and having an inclined back, the padded arms of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Large Rare Suite of 42 Matching Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

upholstery around the frames. The carver armchairs are particularly elegant, with gracefully curved padded

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé
Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé

Pair of Weiman Post Modern Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in Latte Bouclé

By Weiman Preview Furniture

Located in Saint Louis, MO

arms and seat back create surround padded comfort. Beautiful modern silhouette. From the back, a cape

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair
2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

2023 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

seat, 3" cushions for the back, padded arms along with seat height and tilt swivel options for added

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Leather

19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite
19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite

19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite

Located in Tarzana, CA

and two armchairs (Fauteuils). Each chair having an oval back, padded arms and put down on cabriole

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets

Materials

Giltwood, Tapestry

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New
'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New

'Big' by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani Leather Executive Desk Chair, Italy, New

By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani, Pace Collection

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-trend sweeping thick tubular chrome arms have comfortable leather padded arm wrests on top. The leather

Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair
French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair

French Louis XVI Creme Painted Tall Back Heavily Carved Bergere Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

cushion and padded arms still offer that same invitation. An antique Louis XV bergère chair with original

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Bergère Chairs by Maison Jansen
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Bergère Chairs by Maison Jansen

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Bergère Chairs by Maison Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

upholstered back and padded arms designed for both comfort and sophistication. Generously proportioned seat

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Wood

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents  / Upholstered Seat
Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents  / Upholstered Seat

Painted Wood Window Bench / Arms & Flute Carved Accents / Upholstered Seat

Located in Tarry Town, NY

to the arm rails and legs. The arms are padded with manchettes at their centers, and terminate into

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XVI Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5

Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Club Chair with Nail Trimmed Square Back with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion
Club Chair with Nail Trimmed Square Back with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion

Club Chair with Nail Trimmed Square Back with Scroll Arms and Loose Seat Cushion

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

- with the square back trimmed with either French natural or pewter nailheads - padded scroll arms with

Category

2010s American International Style Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table
Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table

Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table

Located in Barrowford, GB

floral carved crest, with padded-arms and finely-carved scroll uprights, enclosing an upholstered seat

Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthetic movement

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery
Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

Antique Howard & Sons Portarlington Large Sofa Original Ticking Upholstery

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-1920 Portarlington three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre filled cushions

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM

MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

comfortable Howard & Son's Wimbourne three seat large sofa with duvet padded arms and feather and fibre

Category

20th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19th Century Walnut Needlepoint Armchair
19th Century Walnut Needlepoint Armchair

19th Century Walnut Needlepoint Armchair

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A walnut armchair on cabriole legs with pad feet and scrolled arms. The needlepoint upholstery

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner
A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

A Stunning Leather Armchair in the Victorian Manner

Located in Dublin, IE

shaped and cushioned button back is raised over out-scrolling arms and padded seat, supported on

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Witchampton Sofa
Witchampton Sofa

Witchampton Sofa

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George IV design sofa with square padded back and out scrolled arms and squat seat. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George IV Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Witchampton Bergere
Witchampton Bergere

Witchampton Bergere

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A George IV design bergere armchair with square padded back and out scrolled arms and squat seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George IV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Revolving Desk Chair
Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Revolving Desk Chair

Late 19th Century Walnut Framed Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

a line of close-set brass studding that continues along the scrolled arms. The well-padded, gently

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th-century Louis XV-style Painted Armchairs
Pair of 19th-century Louis XV-style Painted Armchairs

Pair of 19th-century Louis XV-style Painted Armchairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Padded scrolling arms and "whip-shaped" supports join the seat rails in a graceful curve when viewed from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Upholstered Round Back Armchairs
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Upholstered Round Back Armchairs

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Upholstered Round Back Armchairs

By Rose Tarlow

Located in Locust Valley, NY

carved open arms with padded arm rest in the French style.

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Interiors
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Interiors

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Louis XVI Interiors

Located in Potters Bar, GB

the refined neoclassical style of the frames The sweeping arms and generously padded seats make these

Category

Vintage 1980s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair
Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair

Gunlocke Chair Co Armchair

By Gunlocke

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single mid-century modern armchair by Gunlocke chair company. Sculpted arms with padded seat and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Regency mahogany library chair
A Regency mahogany library chair

A Regency mahogany library chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Regency mahogany library chair, of rectangular form, the arms with padded elbow rests and turned

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere á Oreilles Crewel Work
Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere á Oreilles Crewel Work

Louis XV Style Wingback Bergere á Oreilles Crewel Work

Located in Rio Vista, CA

features stylized paisley and floral designs. The fabric is bordered by a thick navy welt. The arms are

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Armchairs
20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Armchairs

20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Armchairs

Located in Madrid, ES

detailing, and gently curved arms with upholstered pads. Finished in a soft, light painted patina and raised

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans
Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans

Pair of Ralph Lauren Style Leather Writer's Chairs + Ottomans

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

hides. The chairs are constructed with generously scaled tufted backs, padded rolled arms, and antiqued

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ralph Lauren Leather Writer's Chair with Matching Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Leather Writer's Chair with Matching Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Leather Writer's Chair with Matching Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Rio Vista, CA

styling in the English Chesterfield style. Featuring a deep, tufted seat, a wide winged top, and padded

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Pair of MP-81 lounge chair and ottoman by Percival Lafer
1970s Pair of MP-81 lounge chair and ottoman by Percival Lafer

1970s Pair of MP-81 lounge chair and ottoman by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Victoria, BC

a suspended leather cushion system. The generously padded seat, back, and arms are upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique French Bergère Chairs, Upholstered, 19th Century
Pair of Antique French Bergère Chairs, Upholstered, 19th Century

Pair of Antique French Bergère Chairs, Upholstered, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

hand-carved floral sprays, flowing seamlessly into padded manichette arms. The serpentine seat rails

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

upper molding. The scroll-ended arms feature upholstered padded manchettes matching the seat and back

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair
Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair

Restored Adrian Pearsall For Craft Associates 2056-C Highback Lounge Chair

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chattanooga, TN

. The dramatic profile is achieved with a multifaceted form and striking tall back. Solid walnut pads on

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Dundas Sofa
Dundas Sofa

Dundas Sofa

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

and padded back without scrolled arms and seat to be upholstered in the client’s own material. Bespoke

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Deep Cushioned Red Leather Buttonback Revolving Desk Chair
Victorian Mahogany Deep Cushioned Red Leather Buttonback Revolving Desk Chair

Victorian Mahogany Deep Cushioned Red Leather Buttonback Revolving Desk Chair

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Detailing & Iron Swivel Base Curved upholstered deep buttoned red leather backrest, with padded wraparound

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Louis XV Style Bergère Lounge Chair in Tiffany Blue + Ottoman
Louis XV Style Bergère Lounge Chair in Tiffany Blue + Ottoman

Louis XV Style Bergère Lounge Chair in Tiffany Blue + Ottoman

Located in Rio Vista, CA

vegan leather. The chair features a tall shaped back, thick and padded rolled arms, and a sculptural

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Naugahyde, Walnut

English Rococo Armchair
English Rococo Armchair

English Rococo Armchair

By Jonathan Charles

Located in Westwood, NJ

chair’s indigo and ivory ticking stripe upholstery adds a modern touch to its classic shape. Scrolled arms

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Vintage Custom Made Fauteuil Dining Chairs w/ Chic Silk Celtic Print
Set of 6 Vintage Custom Made Fauteuil Dining Chairs w/ Chic Silk Celtic Print

Set of 6 Vintage Custom Made Fauteuil Dining Chairs w/ Chic Silk Celtic Print

By La Maison Pierre Frey, Maison Jansen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

a plushly padded seat. Legs & Arms: Elegant cabriole legs (curved outward at the top and inward

Category

Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style English Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style English Gainsborough Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style English Gainsborough Chairs

Located in London, GB

from cabriole legs terminating in carved scrolled feet; with scrolled and knuckle carved swept arms

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-86 by De Sede Mid-Century Design
1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-86 by De Sede Mid-Century Design

1960s Swiss Leather Sofa DS-86 by De Sede Mid-Century Design

By De Sede

Located in High Point, NC

texture across the seat, back, and arms. The generously padded cushions offer a plush, enveloping sit

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Sofas

Materials

Leather

A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style
A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style

A Stunning Pair of Small Leather Club Armchairs in the Art Deco Style

Located in Dublin, IE

throughout. The cushioned and shaped button back is raised over out scrolling arms and padded seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair

A Fabulous Mid Century Design Handmade Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair

Located in Dublin, IE

aerodynamically curved and pierced arms inset with padded leather detail, supported on pierced chrome revolving

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A Stunning Handmade Leather Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair
A Stunning Handmade Leather Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair

A Stunning Handmade Leather Walnut and Chrome Revolving Armchair

Located in Dublin, IE

aerodynamically curved and pierced arms inset with padded leather detail, supported on pierced chrome revolving

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 19th century armchairs
Pair of 19th century armchairs

Pair of 19th century armchairs

$3,826Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of 19th century armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

scrolling carved arms to the padded seat. Above a carved apron all raised up on cabriole legs. Dimensions

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

White Linen Tufted Button Back Chesterfield Couch
White Linen Tufted Button Back Chesterfield Couch

White Linen Tufted Button Back Chesterfield Couch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, padded wood arms and small brads around. Impeccable condition. A good piece to add seating yet decorative

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen

Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs
Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs

Set of 10 Knoll Furniture Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Flat Bar Steel Armchairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Pasadena, TX

feature a beautiful brushed steel finish and a stunning patina on the leather. The arms are padded and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800
Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Neoclassical Mahogany Fauteuil or Armchair, Italy, circa 1800

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Klismos style tablet form backrest above central X-form open splat, arms with padded rests terminating

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

have newly upholstered cushions and measure 21 inches high with the pads. The arms measure 27.5 inches

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs

Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

armchairs, with gracefully scrolled open arms and padded armrests. This pair is ideal for anchoring the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

6 Norris Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
6 Norris Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

6 Norris Georgian Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

seat with nailhead trim supported by serpentine legs with pad feet. Dimensions: arms 24" x 24" x 38.5

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Margaritas Lounge Chair by Fratelli Boffi
Margaritas Lounge Chair by Fratelli Boffi

Margaritas Lounge Chair by Fratelli Boffi

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

addition with a thick seat pillow and two padded inserts on the arms. The upholstery in dark green is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

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Padded Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of padded arms is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique padded arms was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 896 antique and vintage padded arms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 94 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Padded arms have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Padded arms are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Padded arms have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Padded Arms?

Prices for padded arms start at $274 and top out at $1,168,078 with the average selling for $4,088.

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.