Vintage American Armchair
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Leather, Zebra Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Velvet, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Velvet
20th Century Vintage American Armchair
20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Vintage American Armchair
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Suede, Wood, Fabric
20th Century American Country Vintage American Armchair
Pewter
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal
1930s American American Classical Vintage American Armchair
Suede
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Late 20th Century North American Directoire Vintage American Armchair
Fruitwood
1940s American Machine Age Vintage American Armchair
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Chrome
20th Century American Mission Vintage American Armchair
Slate
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Steel
20th Century American Mission Vintage American Armchair
Oak, Wood
20th Century American Country Vintage American Armchair
Wood, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Steel
20th Century American Mission Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Wicker
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Brass
20th Century American Victorian Vintage American Armchair
Slate
1970s American Vintage American Armchair
Cord, Pine
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Wood, Upholstery, Leather
1950s American American Craftsman Vintage American Armchair
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Leather, Maple
20th Century American Mission Vintage American Armchair
Copper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal
20th Century American Mission Vintage American Armchair
Wood, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery
1940s American Art Deco Vintage American Armchair
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage American Armchair
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Bronze, Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
20th Century American Rustic Vintage American Armchair
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Birch
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Beech
1930s American Art Deco Vintage American Armchair
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage American Armchair
Oak, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Metal, Chrome
20th Century English Kilim Vintage American Armchair
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage American Armchair
Wood, Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Cane
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Armchair
Upholstery, Cane, 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.
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