Pair Of Throne Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Colonial Revival Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Medieval Armchairs
Wood
1990s Canadian Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Moorish Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Vintage 1920s Beninese Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Moorish Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Other Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome, Zinc
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Armchairs
Glass, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
20th Century British Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Leather, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Hardwood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Silk, Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Ottomans and Poufs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Asian Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Mohair, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Tribal Armchairs
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Chinese Armchairs
Lacquer, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Oak
2010s Argentine Art Deco Vases
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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