Retro Armchair Chairs
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Pine
1960s Danish Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Wool, Beech, Coconut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Wool, Beech, Coconut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Teak
1970s Italian Bauhaus Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Retro Armchair Chairs
Calico
1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Hide, Upholstery, Lacquer
1970s Directoire Retro Armchair Chairs
Bronze, Steel
1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Retro Armchair Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Armchair Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1950s American Baroque Retro Armchair Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s American Louis XVI Retro Armchair Chairs
Cane
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Chairs
Wood, Velvet
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Beech
1980s Italian Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Iron
1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Wicker, Bamboo, Cotton
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Federal Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Chairs
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American George III Retro Armchair Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs
Beech, Plywood
1960s American Regency Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood
1960s Italian Retro Armchair Chairs
Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Retro Armchair Chairs
Upholstery, 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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