Toile Upholstered
Late 20th Century North American Beds and Bed Frames
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Screens and Room Dividers
Satin, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Screens and Room Dividers
Fabric
Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Loveseats
Jacquard
2010s Italian Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Sofas
Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Empire Chaise Longues
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Walnut, Leather
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century American Country Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
20th Century Bookcases
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Chestnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
2010s French Bauhaus Decorative Art
Wool
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s North American Stools
Cotton
Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Daybeds
Cherry
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Settees
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs
Linen
20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 2000s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Benches
Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Loveseats
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Rocking Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Blanket Chests
Vintage 1970s American Bergere Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
20th Century Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Other Benches
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Cotton
20th Century French Louis XVI Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Settees
Wood, Upholstery
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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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