Pair Black Armchairs Antique
Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Armchairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century German Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century South Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood, Cane, Lacquer, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Baltic Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Birch, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Polyester, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Elm
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Armchairs
Leather
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Steel
2010s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American Regency Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Lacquer, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Satinwood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Tables
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Side Tables
Marble, Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Pillows and Throws
Velvet
20th Century American American Classical Center Tables
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
2010s Turkish Tribal Textiles
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Screens and Room Dividers
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Minimalist Table Lamps
Metal
20th Century American Books
Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Books
Paper
Vintage 1950s French Edwardian Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Vintage 1960s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1850s Chinese Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Fabric
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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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