S34 Armchair
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Swiss Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Elm
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Birch
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Leather
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Beech, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
2010s German Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Elm
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s German Living Room Sets
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Settees
Walnut
1980s Cubist Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1950s Cubist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
20th Century Books
Paper
1940s Cubist Figurative Prints
Lithograph
1980s Portrait Prints
Lithograph
1980s Portrait Prints
Lithograph
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Curtains and Valances
Linen, Silk
2010s German Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Prints
Lithograph
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
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S34 Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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