Parlor Set
Vintage 1910s American Living Room Sets
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Egyptian Revival Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Olive, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Living Room Sets
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Linen, Wood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1910s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Benches
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Eastlake Settees
Wood, Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Settees
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1870s American Renaissance Revival Settees
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 1890s American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Antler, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Living Room Sets
Rosewood
Antique 1880s European Living Room Sets
Wood
20th Century French Living Room Sets
Cherry, Palisander
Vintage 1910s Living Room Sets
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Living Room Sets
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Silk, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets
Fabric, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century American Eastlake Living Room Sets
Velvet, Burl, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Silk
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Living Room Sets
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Living Room Sets
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Austrian Living Room Sets
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Scottish Living Room Sets
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century American Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Living Room Sets
Mahogany
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.