Upholstered Arm Living Room Chairs
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Living Room Sets
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Cotton, Walnut
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Beech
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Foam
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Living Room Sets
Ormolu
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Leather, Foam, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Living Room Sets
Giltwood, Tapestry
Antique 1720s French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry, Upholstery, Beech
2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet, Faux Leather
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Velvet
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Alpaca
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Linen
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
1990s North American Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s French Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Textile, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
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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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