Plaid Armchair
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s American Bauhaus Armchairs
Fabric, Plywood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century European Napoleon III Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Quilts and Blankets
Other
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Children's Furniture
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
2010s European Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Qing Furniture
Upholstery, Elm, Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Thread, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Hardwood, Patent Leather, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Other Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs
Bentwood, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Hickory
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hickory
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1950s North American Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Textile
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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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