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Pair Porter Chairs

Super Pair Porters Chairs
Super Pair Porters Chairs

Super Pair Porters Chairs

$2,398

H 51 in W 27 in D 32 in

Super Pair Porters Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

Superb pair of English mahogany porters chairs, serpentine shaped hoods, feather filled cushions

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs

Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from

Category

20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs
Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs

Pair of Vintage British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo Caned Porters Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of vintage porters chairs crafted in faux bamboo wood frames having a faux tortoise

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Reed

Pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchairs
Pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchairs

Pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Style Porter Highback Contemporary Armchairs

By William Switzer

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A pair of William Switzer Louis XVI Porter highback armchairs. This is a stunning set of

Category

20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers

Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

This is. A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis. The

Category

2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD PORTERS HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS PART OF SUITE
PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD PORTERS HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS PART OF SUITE

PAIR OF CHESTERFIELD PORTERS HARRIS TWEED BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS PART OF SUITE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

porters style wingback armchairs, a pair of occasional side or hall chairs and a pair of cube stools, this

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

20th C., Vintage French Porters, Wood Frame, Multicolor, Armchairs, Set of Two!
20th C., Vintage French Porters, Wood Frame, Multicolor, Armchairs, Set of Two!

20th C., Vintage French Porters, Wood Frame, Multicolor, Armchairs, Set of Two!

Located in Austin, TX

! Gorgeous French Porters Chairs, Pair, Wood Frame, Multicolor Fabric, Vintage, 20th C.. Set of Two! Two

Category

20th Century French Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Safavieh Couture French Louis XV Style Porter's Chairs
Pair of Safavieh Couture French Louis XV Style Porter's Chairs

Pair of Safavieh Couture French Louis XV Style Porter's Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Louis XV style light oak frame hooded porter style arm chairs with beige linen

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Linen

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Pair of French Porter's Chairs
Pair of French Porter's Chairs

Pair of French Porter's Chairs

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H 61 in W 29 in D 30 in

Pair of French Porter's Chairs

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of French Porter's chairs, each has beautiful gilded frame, hooded top, newly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Porter's Wingback Chairs
Pair of Porter's Wingback Chairs

Pair of Porter's Wingback Chairs

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H 49 in W 30 in D 35 in

Pair of Porter's Wingback Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Newly upholstered in blue wool fabric, with original brass casters.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs
Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs

Whimsical Pair Of Wrought Iron Porter's Chairs

Located in Doylestown, PA

A fun pair of porter's chairs from the estate of Shari Lewis (of "Lambchop" fame), in

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Porters Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Bamboo Rattan Porters Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Bamboo Rattan Porters Chairs, a Pair

By Willow and Reed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Fantastic pair of porters chairs, comprised of thin reeds of bamboo. Rattan-work is all intact

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair
Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair

Midcentury Brown Velvet Porter's Chairs, Pair

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of midcentury brown velvet hooded canopy Porter's chairs. The chairs feature

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carrocel Custom Louis XV Marbled Porter Chairs
Pair of Carrocel Custom Louis XV Marbled Porter Chairs

Pair of Carrocel Custom Louis XV Marbled Porter Chairs

Located in North York, ON

The classic Louis XV porter chair is designed with an avant-garde sentiment. The chair features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Style Back Porter's Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Style Back Porter's Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Style Back Porter's Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

Add a dramatic statement to your space with this rare pair of 19th-century French Provincial hall

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Restored Brown Leather Porters Wide Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Restored Brown Leather Porters Wide Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Restored Brown Leather Porters Wide Wingback Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of restored aged brown leather Porters wingback

Category

20th Century Unknown Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Victorian Chippendale Brown Leather Porters Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Antique Victorian Chippendale Brown Leather Porters Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Antique Victorian Chippendale Brown Leather Porters Wingback Armchairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning mid Victorian circa 1860 fully restored

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs
Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs

Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

hand dyed cigar brown leather porters armchairs These chairs are rare, they stopped making them many

Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs
Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs

Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs

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H 58 in W 33 in D 30 in

Pair Of Woven Wicker Porter's Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of mid-century, Victorian style, tall, woven, wicker, porter's chairs feauture hooded

Category

Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rush

Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Wingback Chairs by Maitland-Smith
Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Wingback Chairs by Maitland-Smith

Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Wingback Chairs by Maitland-Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

British Colonial style pair of wingback or porter's chairs handcrafted in hardwood featuring a faux

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cane, Reed

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Porter's Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Porter's Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regency Style Porter's Chairs

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fine pair of Hollywood Regency style porter's chairs, stained wood frame upholstered in dark

Category

Vintage 1960s Argentine Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of 19th Century Style Downton Porter Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Style Downton Porter Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Style Downton Porter Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A porter's chair was a type of chair used in medieval England and later France usually formed in a

Category

Antique 19th Century European Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860
PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860

PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860, LARGE SCALE IMPRESSIVE CHAIRS

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860
Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860

Pair Of Large Irish Oak Hall Porters Chairs Circa 1860

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

PAIR OF LARGE IRISH OAK HALL PORTERS CHAIRS CIRCA 1860 OAK FINISHED WITH RED LEATHER

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Porters Wingback Chairs
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Porters Wingback Chairs

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Porters Wingback Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of handsome English porters wingback armchairs or library chairs made in the Georgian

Category

20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs

Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XVI Style Porter's Chairs in Carved Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Style Porter's Chairs in Carved Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Style Porter's Chairs in Carved Walnut

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of walnut Porter chairs in the Louis XVI style featuring hand carved acanthus leaves on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Stylised Porter's Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Stylised Porter's Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Stylised Porter's Wingback Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

, relax and reflect. Offered is a pair of handsome wingback library chairs made in the English Georgian

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Pair of Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

Pair of Late Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely late Victorian Porters barrel back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Whisky Brown Leather
Pair of Restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Whisky Brown Leather

Pair of Restored Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Whisky Brown Leather

By Thomas Chippendale, Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of lovely fully restored vintage Porters

Category

20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Pair of Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

Pair of Restored Victorian Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning late Victorian Porters barrel back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Chesterfield Porters Restored Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Pair of Chesterfield Porters Restored Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs

Pair of Chesterfield Porters Restored Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-dyed this gorgeous color, you will never find another pair with this finish These chairs are classed

Category

20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

1930s Pair of Chesterfield Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Porters Barrel back armchairs with vintage castors These chairs are a real tour de force, they have

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather
Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

Pair of Huge Claw & Ball Barrel Back Porters Wingback Armchairs Brown Leather

By Georgian House 1

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Porters Barrel back armchairs with oversized hand-carved claw and ball feet These chairs are a real

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair Louis XVI Style Caned Porter Chairs
Pair Louis XVI Style Caned Porter Chairs

Pair Louis XVI Style Caned Porter Chairs

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H 56 in W 29.5 in D 22 in

Pair Louis XVI Style Caned Porter Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Distressed painted caned backs. Orange upholstered seats.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Pair of Antique Porter Chairs
Pair of Antique Porter Chairs

Pair of Antique Porter Chairs

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H 58 in W 28 in D 40 in

Pair of Antique Porter Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a very rare pair of antique porter chairs. They are hand carved and have a double layer of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs
Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs

Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs

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H 56 in W 28.75 in D 27 in

Pair of Vintage Porters Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage porter chairs with cane hood, back and surround.

Category

20th Century Unknown Wingback Chairs

Pair of Caned Porter's Style Chairs
Pair of Caned Porter's Style Chairs

Pair of Caned Porter's Style Chairs

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H 60 in W 29 in L 60 in

Pair of Caned Porter's Style Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Designed in the classic manner with all over caning and fashioned with a white-washed finish highlighted with gilt accents and linen seats. Fine continental style.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

pair of porters chairs with matching foot rests (hooded chairs)
pair of porters chairs with matching foot rests (hooded chairs)

pair of porters chairs with matching foot rests (hooded chairs)

Located in Canaan, CT

a rare matching set of porters chairs with foot rests.. these chairs were probably made in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of 18th Century French Painted Side Chairs, Collection of Cole Porter
Pair of 18th Century French Painted Side Chairs, Collection of Cole Porter

Pair of 18th Century French Painted Side Chairs, Collection of Cole Porter

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of 18th century French Louis XIV period painted side chairs, purchased by Cole Porter and his

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of porter’s chairs
Pair of porter’s chairs

Pair of porter’s chairs

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H 53 in W 29 in D 28 in

Pair of porter’s chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of porter's chairs with antique French ivory finish & upholstered in robins egg blue polished

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Pair of Tall  Porters Chairs
Pair of Tall  Porters Chairs

Pair of Tall Porters Chairs

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H 53.5 in W 26.25 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Tall Porters Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of upholstered armchairs with newly selected neutral fabric with carved wood legs.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Gustavian Style Canopy Chairs with Elegant Hooded Design
Pair of Gustavian Style Canopy Chairs with Elegant Hooded Design

Pair of Gustavian Style Canopy Chairs with Elegant Hooded Design

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of exceptional porter chairs with Louis XV/ Gustavian Era inspired design. The chairs have

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair, George II Style, circa 1860
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair, George II Style, circa 1860

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair, George II Style, circa 1860

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to

Category

Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to

Category

Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860
Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860

Antique Barrel Back Armchairs Porters Chairs Pair George II Style, circa 1860

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A stunning pair of 19th century George II style mahogany barrel back porters armchairs dating to

Category

Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Porters Chairs by Weiman, Hooded Chair
Pair of Porters Chairs by Weiman, Hooded Chair

Pair of Porters Chairs by Weiman, Hooded Chair

Located in Canaan, CT

Pair of caned "hooded" chairs, also known as a porters chair. Condition is very good. Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1940s American Rococo Revival Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

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H 57.09 in W 28.75 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Framed Porters Chairs

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A good quality pair of porters chairs with canopy backs, scrolled arms, square tapering legs and

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of 1860s French Porter Chairs
Pair of 1860s French Porter Chairs

Pair of 1860s French Porter Chairs

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H 61.5 in W 30 in D 28.5 in

Pair of 1860s French Porter Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

This pair of chairs was made in France in the mid-19th century, circa 1860s. This pair of chairs

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 19th c. Mahogany Porter Chairs
Pair of 19th c. Mahogany Porter Chairs

Pair of 19th c. Mahogany Porter Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 15.5 in D 20 in

Pair of 19th c. Mahogany Porter Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

A handsome pair of carved Sheraton porter chairs. Found on page 203 Volume 1 of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

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By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Materials

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French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair

French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Canopy Porter Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mid century Louis XV style porter chair. Balloon canopy silhouette with double cane paneling. White washed blonde oak frame and original gray suede upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

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Bed Italian Venetian Painted Trompe L’œil Baroque Fortuny Superking 6ft 180cm
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Antique 1730s European Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Paint

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Pair Porter Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of pair porter chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair porter chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of pair porter chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair porter chairs made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Pair porter chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Chesterfield and Georgian House are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Porter Chairs?

Prices for pair porter chairs start at $1,650 and top out at $18,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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.