Period Armchairs
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery
Antique 1880s British Sheraton Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1860s French Empire Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 17th Century Italian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Rattan, Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique 17th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1750s English Chippendale Armchairs
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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