Retro Armchairs Australia
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Wool, Rosewood
1950s Danish Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Cedar
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Metal
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Wood
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Plywood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Foam, Polystyrene
1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Teak
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Teak
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Plywood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Polystyrene
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Polystyrene
1960s Italian Bauhaus Retro Armchairs Australia
Chrome, Iron
1960s Italian Bauhaus Retro Armchairs Australia
Chrome, Iron
1970s Italian Other Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Foam
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Velvet, Plywood
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Oak, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
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Leather, Cedar
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Teak
1920s French Art Deco Retro Armchairs Australia
Walnut
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Oak
2010s Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Armchairs Australia
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Paper, Ink
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Armchairs Australia
Velvet
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Smoked Glass, Teak
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Metal
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Beech, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Retro Armchairs Australia
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Upholstery, Beech
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1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Canvas, Felt, Foam, Wood
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Upholstery
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Upholstery
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Upholstery
1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Upholstery
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Steel
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
1990s Australian Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1960s Australian Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Linen, Beech
Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Sheepskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Brass
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Leather
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Wood, Upholstery
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Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Oak, Animal Skin
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
1990s Australian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1990s Australian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Brass
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Chrome
Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1980s Dutch Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Teak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Cotton, Beech, Elm
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Bouclé, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Sheepskin, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Beech, Wool
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Rosewood, Leather, Canvas, Plywood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Wood
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Plywood
1990s Australian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Palmwood
1960s Dutch Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather
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1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Metal
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Cane, Rattan, Wood, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Beech, Leather
1950s Australian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Fabric, Hardwood, Plywood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Oak, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchairs Australia
Teak, Fabric
1990s Italian Retro Armchairs Australia
Beech
Late 20th Century Australian Edwardian Retro Armchairs Australia
Teak
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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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