Vintage Looking Armchair
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Looking Armchair
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather
Late 20th Century Austrian Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Sheepskin
1980s Country Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Bouclé, Pine
1950s French Rustic Vintage Looking Armchair
Bouclé, Oak
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Wool, Cherry
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Looking Armchair
Concrete
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Looking Armchair
Concrete
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Papercord, Ash
20th Century Turkish Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Textile
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Teak
1940s European Art Deco Vintage Looking Armchair
Oak, Rush
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Wood, Velvet
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Czech Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather
1940s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Metal
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Looking Armchair
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Bentwood, Velvet
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Rattan
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Pine
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Looking Armchair
Velvet, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Bouclé, Teak
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Looking Armchair
Faux Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Cotton, Linen
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
1980s American Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Bouclé, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Iron
1950s Dutch Vintage Looking Armchair
Rattan
1950s Dutch Vintage Looking Armchair
Rattan
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Looking Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Vintage Looking Armchair
Cane, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023Details that reflect the trends of previous eras are what make an engagement ring look vintage. During the 1940s, engagement rings often featured two-tone metal bands and small central stones flanked by accent stones like baguettes. During the 1950s, World War II-era restrictions on platinum were finally lifted, and many people chose platinum engagement rings set with a single brilliant-cut diamond. The 1960s brought colored gemstones into fashion, and engagement rings from the 1970s and ’80s often featured bold, flashy geometric designs. In the 1990s, marquise diamonds and white gold and platinum metals were popular. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage engagement rings.
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