Seat Height 18 Inches
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English George IV Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
2010s American Georgian Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Chenille
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Silk, Lacquer
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Sofas
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s French Baroque Armchairs
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Settees
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Modern Benches
Wood
Antique 1890s English Gothic Benches
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s American Regency Benches
Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Adam Style Chairs
Satinwood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Settees
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Poplar
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Benches
Gold Leaf
Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s American Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Chairs
Aluminum
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Seat Height 18 Inches 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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