Retro Patchwork Armchair
1980s American Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1990s Turkmen Folk Art Retro Patchwork Armchair
Cotton
1970s Brazilian Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Greek Bohemian Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wool, Cotton, Yarn
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Faux Leather
1970s German Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Polystyrene
1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Brutalist Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Brass
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Metal
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Textile, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Linen
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wool
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Brass
1970s French Organic Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Upholstery
1990s Turkmen Other Retro Patchwork Armchair
Silk, Cotton
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Patchwork Armchair
Upholstery
2010s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Upholstery
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Metal
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1970s Belgian Retro Patchwork Armchair
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Oak
1980s Chinese Chinese Export Retro Patchwork Armchair
Iron
Mid-20th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1960s Italian Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Belgian Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1970s Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wool
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1960s Brazilian Brutalist Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Acrylic
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wood, Leather
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood
1980s Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Wool
1970s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome, Metal
1960s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Copper, Bronze, Steel
1970s Retro Patchwork Armchair
1970s Brazilian Retro Patchwork Armchair
1970s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Ash, Velvet
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Dutch Dutch Colonial Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather, Wood
1970s Dutch Dutch Colonial Retro Patchwork Armchair
Leather
1970s American Retro Patchwork Armchair
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Retro Patchwork Armchair
Jacaranda, Leather
Retro Patchwork 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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