Swedish Chesterfield
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 1860s Swedish Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1860s Scottish High Victorian Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chaise Longues
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Swedish Chesterfield Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Oak
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin, Glass, Plaster, Feathers
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1910s English Chesterfield Armchairs
Brass, Metal
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Bookcases
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
20th Century English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Oak
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin
Recent Sales
Vintage 1920s English Chesterfield Settees
Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Rosewood
20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1910s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Sofas
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Sofas
Leather
Swedish Sofas
Vintage 1960s Swedish Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1910s Swedish Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century Swedish Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Books
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Settees
Mahogany
Swedish Sofas
Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1920s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Grasscloth, Beech
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Birch
Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Beech, Leather, Grasscloth
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1940s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 1890s Swedish Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1970s European Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Books
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Books
Leather
Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Grasscloth, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1890s Swedish Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Cotton, Grasscloth, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Chesterfield Books
Leather, Paper
Vintage 1930s Swedish Sofas
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Loveseats
Leather, Beech, Foam
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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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