Victorian Tufted
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Settees
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
20th Century Victorian Settees
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Victorian Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Victorian Loveseats
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Blanket Chests
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century British High Victorian Benches
Beech, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Loveseats
Brass
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Leather
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Pine
Antique 1870s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Chaise Longues
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Damask
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Settees
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Unknown Victorian Sofas
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Sofas
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Eastlake Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Sheffield and Silverplate
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather
20th Century Victorian Chairs
Leather
2010s North American Victorian Sofas
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Benches
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Early 20th Century European Victorian Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Stools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s British High Victorian Footstools
Leather, Porcelain, Oak
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 19th Century Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Victorian Armchairs
Silk
Antique 1870s Dutch Victorian Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Loveseats
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Leather
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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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