Antique Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Baroque Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Velvet
18th Century French Regency Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
1920s Baroque Revival Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Beech
Late 19th Century French Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Chestnut
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s French Empire Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany
Early 1900s Belle Époque Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Birch, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century German Rococo Antique Upholstery
Antler, Upholstery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
Mid-19th Century Italian Empire Antique Upholstery
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Polish Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Directoire Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Oak
1880s European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Mahogany
1860s French Rococo Revival Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
1870s Antique Upholstery
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Oak
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Upholstery
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Upholstery
Chrome
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1850s Italian Charles X Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Antique Upholstery
Canvas
1920s French Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1780s English George III Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1820s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan, Wood, Lacquer, Birch
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Upholstery
Wood
1910s English Edwardian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery
Late 19th Century European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Regency Antique Upholstery
Brass
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Empire Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Chestnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Lacquer, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Elm
19th Century French Directoire Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Upholstery
Leather
Early 20th Century European Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer, Leather, Wood
1750s French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Leather, Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th Century English Antique Upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Upholstery
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
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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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