Victorian Tete A Tete
Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Velvet, Hardwood
20th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Upholstery, Wicker
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wire
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Benches
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Victorian Tea Sets
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Other Chairs
Wood
Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Victorian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Prints
Paper
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Marble
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Crystal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bird Cages
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Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates
Porcelain
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Metal, Aluminum
2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
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Rattan, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
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Fabric, Wood
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Vintage 1930s English Settees
Velvet
Antique 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Victorian Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1880s European Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1860s English Victorian Loveseats
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas
Fruitwood
Antique 1870s French Louis XV Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
20th Century American Sofas
Late 20th Century Italian Settees
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English Vases
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Settees
Wicker, Cane
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Loveseats
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Tea Sets
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Mahogany
20th Century Sofas
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Settees
Wood, Upholstery
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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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