Ruffle Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood, Down
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Pastel
Early 20th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary American Pillows and Throws
Silk
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Modern Black and White Photography
Giclée
1950s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Bronze
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Stools
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Chippendale Stools
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Metal
20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Canvas
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English George II Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century American Paintings
2010s American Modern Benches
Textile, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Linen
20th Century Romantic Wingback Chairs
Canvas, Linen
20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century European Louis XVI Chairs
Linen, Cane, Foam, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century American Louis XV Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burlap, Down, Feathers, Linen, Slip
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Cane, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Giltwood, Linen, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Linen, Down
20th Century American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood, Linen
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Silk, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Fruitwood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Wood, Down, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Down, Linen, Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane, Foam, Linen, Paint, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century French Chairs
Down, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Down
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Louis XV Children's Furniture
Linen, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Armchairs
Cane, Wood, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century French Armchairs
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Down
20th Century German Barware
Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues
Linen, Walnut, Down
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Early 20th Century German Centerpieces
Silver
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
Ruffle Chairs 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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