Roll Arm Armchair
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Metal, Steel
Antique 19th Century Austrian Armchairs
Bentwood, Cane
Antique Early 1900s Indian Jugendstil Armchairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American American Classical Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Early 20th Century French Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Chenille, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
1990s French Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Cut Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
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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.
- Are rolled arms out of style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolled arms have been around for centuries and offer a classic versatile look to any décor. While it really comes down to personal taste, rolled arms have indeed stood the test of time. Shop a collection of rolled arm furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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