Victorian Gothic Carved Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British High Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
Ceramic, Ash, Walnut
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Slipper Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Gothic Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Pine
Antique 1860s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Vanities
Satin
Early 20th Century Jacobean Sideboards
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Cabinets
Walnut
Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches
Oak
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
20th Century English Country Curtains and Valances
Textile
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s French Gothic Revival Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s Scottish Gothic Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique 1830s British Victorian Bookcases
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
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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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