Single Antique Armchair
Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Single Antique Armchair
Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Single Antique Armchair
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Single Antique Armchair
Velvet, Giltwood
19th Century English Single Antique Armchair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Single Antique Armchair
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Single Antique Armchair
Oak
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Single Antique Armchair
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Cotton
Mid-19th Century German Biedermeier Single Antique Armchair
Mahogany, Maple
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Velvet, Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Single Antique Armchair
Upholstery, Tapestry, Wood
19th Century Russian Single Antique Armchair
Mahogany
1820s Russian Neoclassical Single Antique Armchair
Birch, Giltwood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Single Antique Armchair
Fruitwood
1920s German Art Deco Single Antique Armchair
Upholstery, Macassar
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Single Antique Armchair
Stainless Steel
18th Century Italian Single Antique Armchair
Silver Leaf
1890s French Single Antique Armchair
Late 19th Century English Single Antique Armchair
Mahogany
19th Century Italian Single Antique Armchair
Wood, Upholstery
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Single Antique Armchair
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XIII Single Antique Armchair
Wood, Upholstery
1910s French Country Single Antique Armchair
Beech
18th Century Belgian Baroque Single Antique Armchair
Elm
19th Century Italian Single Antique Armchair
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Single Antique Armchair
Birch
18th Century Welsh Rustic Single Antique Armchair
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Empire Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century French Single Antique Armchair
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Single Antique Armchair
Chenille, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Single Antique Armchair
Textile, Sycamore
1820s French Restauration Single Antique Armchair
Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Renaissance Single Antique Armchair
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Single Antique Armchair
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
19th Century French Louis XV Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Empire Single Antique Armchair
Ormolu
1890s Italian Neoclassical Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Single Antique Armchair
Mahogany
19th Century English Single Antique Armchair
Yew
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Single Antique Armchair
Silk, Giltwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Single Antique Armchair
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century Chinese Qing Single Antique Armchair
Walnut
Early 18th Century British Rustic Single Antique Armchair
Oak
19th Century French Empire Single Antique Armchair
Ormolu
19th Century English Victorian Single Antique Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
1810s English Regency Single Antique Armchair
Leather
Mid-19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Single Antique Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Single Antique Armchair
Oak
1810s English Regency Single Antique Armchair
Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Single Antique Armchair
Rosewood
17th Century English Charles II Single Antique Armchair
Oak
17th Century Italian Baroque Single Antique Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Single Antique Armchair
Beech
Early 1900s English Edwardian Single Antique Armchair
Leather
19th Century English Regency Single Antique Armchair
Leather
1660s English Jacobean Single Antique Armchair
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Single Antique Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century English Jacobean Single Antique Armchair
Oak
19th Century Greek Victorian Single Antique Armchair
Beech, Leather
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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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