Antique Upholstery
1890s European Antique Upholstery
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Regency Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
19th Century English Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Bamboo
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Chestnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
1860s French Empire Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Oak, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Upholstery
Antler, Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Cane
1910s French Regency Revival Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Directoire Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1860s French Rococo Revival Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Upholstery
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Upholstery
Chrome
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century British Victorian Antique Upholstery
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Oak
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Upholstery
Brass
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s French Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
1910s English Edwardian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1780s English George III Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1870s Antique Upholstery
Brass
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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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