Victorian Bergere Armchair
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Wrought Iron
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20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s English Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Victorian Bergere Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
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Velvet, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Hardwood
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Bentwood
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Bentwood
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Rattan
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Beech
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Armchairs
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Beech, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Late 20th Century English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Cane, Mahogany, Paint
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Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1940s English Anglo-Indian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Swedish Late Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Armchairs
Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Antique 1840s English Late Victorian Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Cane, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bergere Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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20th Century American Armchairs
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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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