Velvet Throne Chair
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Romantic Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s Slipper Chairs
Velvet
2010s Slipper Chairs
Velvet
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Jacobean Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Lacquer
Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century French Régence Bergere Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique Early 1600s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Elizabethan Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1880s American Eastlake Historical Memorabilia
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Napoleon III Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English George II Armchairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees
Velvet
2010s Italian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Sofas
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, 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.
- What are throne chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
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