Vintage Armchair Antique Furniture
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Elm
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Burlap, Wood
1920s American French Provincial Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Upholstery, Burl
1860s English High Victorian Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Yew
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Bouclé
Early 1800s French Baroque Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Birch
Early 20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Velvet, Wood
1890s Italian Neoclassical Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Brass
Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Cherry
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Wood
Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Birch
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Rattan
1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Hollywood Regency Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Beech
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Elm
1920s German Bauhaus Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Faux Bamboo, Wicker
1920s French Rustic Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Wood, Bentwood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Cord, Ash
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
1920s Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Rattan
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Cord, Ash
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century North American American Empire Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Beech, Maple
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Ash
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Brass
Late 17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Steel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Oak
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Rush, Ash
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century British Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Birch
Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Rope, Wood
19th Century French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century German Vienna Secession Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Cane, Bentwood
19th Century French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
1920s American Louis XV Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
Suede
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Armchair Antique Furniture
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019
The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.
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