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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Wool, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Chenille, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Wool
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1850s Paintings
Oak
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
2010s Italian Benches
Textile
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
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Silk
Late 20th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 1750s English George III Settees
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Beech
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Textile, Satin
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century French Country Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs
Velvet
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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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