Pair Pattern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Late 20th Century English Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Antique 1850s Swedish William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Spanish Space Age Armchairs
Iron
20th Century Tribal Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1910s Swedish Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood, Trimming
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century Armchairs
Linen, Rattan
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Syrian Moorish Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Armchairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Philippine Armchairs
Reed
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Straw, Oak
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs
Brass
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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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