Shepherd Chair
2010s Canadian Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Ash, Wood, Upholstery, Sheepskin
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut, Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk C...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk C...
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George II Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Rustic Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures
Stone
20th Century Spanish Victorian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Books
Paper
Antique 19th Century English Romantic Paintings
Canvas, Paint
Antique 19th Century British Romantic Paintings
Canvas, Paint
2010s Canadian Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Ash
Antique Late 18th Century English Other Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English George II Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique Early 1800s British William IV Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s English Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Satinwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Antique 1770s Great Britain (UK) Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Welsh Country Armchairs
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Birch, Upholstery, Seagrass
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British George IV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1880s English George I Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Walnut
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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.
- What is a shepherd's chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A shepherd's chair is a type of armchair normally fabricated entirely out of solid wood. Most shepherd's chairs do not have upholstery. Sometimes, people call this type of seating a lambing chair. On 1stDibs, find a variety of shepherd's chairs.
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