White Chair Armchair
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Velvet, Resin
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Wood
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Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Leather
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Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather, Beech
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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Birch
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
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Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Philippine Armchairs
Reed
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Iron, Steel
2010s Italian Armchairs
Cotton, Feathers, Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Acrylic
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer
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Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Hardwood
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Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Armchairs
Bouclé
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Velvet, Beech
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Plastic
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Walnut
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Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
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Linen, Wood, Paint
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Leather
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Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile
1990s European Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
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Wicker
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Cherry
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Metal
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
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Wood
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Steel, Chrome
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Steel
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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 ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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