Scroll Arm Rest
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century English George I Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Silk
Antique Early 19th Century European Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s European Victorian Armchairs
Goatskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Daybeds
Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Unknown Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Elm
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Candle Holders
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs
Elm
Antique 1850s Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Settees
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Antique Early 19th Century European Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Benches
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Settees
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Children's Furniture
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Chinoiserie Benches
Leather, Pine
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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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