Velvet And Brass Arm Chair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Canadian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s European Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s English George III Club Chairs
Mohair
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century George III Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century North American Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1940s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Benches
Brass
Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees
Tapestry, Velvet
20th Century American Other Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 1830s English Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
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Velvet And Brass Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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