Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
1890s Scottish Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
1860s Scottish Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Beech
1810s English Regency Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Pine
19th Century English Early Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Oak
1810s English Regency Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 1900s Scottish Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Oak
1880s Scottish Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century German Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Yew
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English French Provincial Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Birch
1890s French Louis XVI Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Early 1900s Edwardian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Beech
19th Century Napoleon III Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Birch
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Unknown William and Mary Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Linen, Wood
18th Century British Georgian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1810s Scottish Regency Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
Early 1900s English Edwardian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Giltwood
1810s English Regency Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
1810s English Regency Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
1820s English George IV Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Mahogany
1840s English Early Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century British Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Giltwood
19th Century French Neoclassical Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1890s European Napoleon III Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 1800s Chinese Chinese Export Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Bamboo
19th Century Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery
1880s European High Victorian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Hardwood
Early 1900s British Edwardian Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s British Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Leather
19th Century French Directoire Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Walnut
1870s English Hepplewhite Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
1890s European Napoleon III Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Maple, Silk
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Pair Antique Occasional Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Pair Antique Occasional 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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