Turned Wood Armchair
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Cane
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote
Vintage 1940s Italian Country Armchairs
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Rope, Wood
Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Indonesian Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Wood, Cedar
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
Vintage 1980s English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Acrylic, Wood
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
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