Easy Chair
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century Danish Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Suede, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Brutalist Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s European Other Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s American Slipper Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Israeli Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
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Easy Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Easy Chair?
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between an armchair and an easy chair lies in the specificity of the terms. In living room furniture nomenclature, an armchair is any upholstered chair framed by a pair of arms. The term easy chair usually refers to a large armchair with comfortable cushioning. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of easy chairs and other armchairs.
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