Retro Armchair Furniture
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Lambskin, Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Armchair Furniture
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s American Retro Armchair Furniture
Mahogany, Cotton
1980s French Provincial Retro Armchair Furniture
Damask, Mahogany
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Directoire Retro Armchair Furniture
Walnut, Upholstery, Cane
Late 20th Century American Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Silk, Maple
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wood, Fabric
1960s American Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Cane
1960s American Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1980s American Chippendale Retro Armchair Furniture
Wood, Cotton
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Oak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Bamboo
1990s French Provincial Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Cherry
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Wood
1980s American Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Cherry
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1970s French Retro Armchair Furniture
Steel
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Retro Armchair Furniture
Giltwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Maple
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Ebony
1950s American Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Furniture
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Romantic Retro Armchair Furniture
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro Armchair Furniture
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Cotton, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Louis XVI Retro Armchair Furniture
Silk, Hardwood
1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Rush, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Velvet, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Retro Armchair Furniture
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Stainless Steel
1970s Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Polish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Furniture
Fabric, Beech
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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.
- What is retro furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024What retro furniture is depends on the context. In some cases, the term refers to furniture produced more than 20 years ago and is a synonym for vintage. Other times, retro refers to contemporary furniture that looks as if it were made in an earlier decade. Explore a wide variety of furniture on 1stDibs.
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