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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Wingback Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century English Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
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Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
20th Century Queen Anne Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Regency Wingback Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
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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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