1930s One Armchair
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Cherry, Walnut, Pine
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Steel, Aluminum
Antique 1830s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1920s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Brass
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Wood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Bauhaus Armchairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Elm, Fabric
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Birch, Satinwood, Fabric, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen
Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Modern Armchairs
Rope, Hardwood
20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Beech, Walnut, Plywood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Wicker
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Beech
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Pine
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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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