Vintage Armchair Styles
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Bamboo
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Metal
1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Armchair Styles
Aluminum
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Wool, Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Wrought Iron
1990s French Louis XVI Vintage Armchair Styles
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Steel
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Armchair Styles
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Pine, Seagrass, Rope
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Metal
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Textile, Beech
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Leather
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Wood, Velvet
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Armchair Styles
Maple
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Vintage Armchair Styles
Cowhide, Wood
Late 20th Century Hungarian Vintage Armchair Styles
Poplar
Mid-20th Century English Regency Vintage Armchair Styles
Gold
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Armchair Styles
Leather, Oak
1940s Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Beech
1950s British Chesterfield Vintage Armchair Styles
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chippendale Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Armchair Styles
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Faux Leather
20th Century French Baroque Vintage Armchair Styles
Gesso, Silk, Wood
1990s American Adam Style Vintage Armchair Styles
Walnut
Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1950s American Adam Style Vintage Armchair Styles
Cane, Fruitwood
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Armchair Styles
Muslin, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery
20th Century Unknown Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
1970s Directoire Vintage Armchair Styles
Bronze, Steel
1950s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century Vintage Armchair Styles
Velvet, Cane
20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Armchair Styles
Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s British George III Vintage Armchair Styles
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Styles
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Empire Vintage Armchair Styles
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Philippine Vintage Armchair Styles
Bamboo
20th Century Chinese Chippendale Vintage Armchair Styles
Mahogany, Leather
20th Century English Vintage Armchair Styles
Walnut
Late 20th Century Charles X Vintage Armchair Styles
Wood
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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.
- What are vintage style rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Vintage-style rings are rings that draw inspiration from jewelry created 20 or more years ago. For example, a vintage-style ring may feature two-tone metalwork and an oval setting, which were attributes of jewelry designed during the Retro period, or the ornate geometric details and step-cut diamonds that are associated with the Art Deco era. Find a large collection of rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023A vintage-style engagement ring is a piece of bridal jewelry designed in the style of rings produced in the past. Many vintage-style engagement rings borrow elements from Victorian, Art Deco or Edwardian jewelry. Although the rings may closely resemble authentic antique or vintage rings, they are actually contemporary pieces produced in recent years. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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