Rectangular Armchair
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery
2010s Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile
Antique Late 17th Century British Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Charles X Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s Romanian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Parchment Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s German Armchairs
Wood, Olive, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s French Rustic Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Wood, Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Italian Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique 1820s British George IV Armchairs
Suede, Walnut
Vintage 1930s European Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Marble
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Fiberglass, Polyester
Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Leather
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Rectangular Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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