Victorian Buttoned Chair
Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Leather
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Chairs
Silk
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1850s English Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Chairs
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Slipper Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Swivel Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Linen
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s American Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rocking Chairs
Iron
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Oak
2010s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Pine
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
Antique 1870s Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Damask
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bedroom Sets
Mirror, Satinwood
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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