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Oak, Plywood, Paint
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools
Oak, Plywood, Paint
Early 2000s Swiss Armchairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wool
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Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Benches
Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s English George I Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Stools
Oak, Plywood, Paint
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Collectible Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Bookcases
Carrara Marble, Bronze
2010s Danish Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Bookcases
Hardwood, Oak
Antique 1890s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Bookcases
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Metal
Mid-20th Century Collectible Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
Bronze
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Pine
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Mahogany
Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1890s British Art Nouveau Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s British Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s North American Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Vintage 1940s French Coat Racks and Stands
Leather
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Beech, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
20th Century English Benches
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Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Vintage 1950s French Coat Racks and Stands
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century William IV Chairs
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Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Cane, Teak
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Mahogany
Antique 1850s English Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Antique 1850s British Victorian Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Wool, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Wool
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Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
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Wool, Cane, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Busts
Marble
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Chrome
20th Century Danish Armchairs
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Antique 1860s English Armchairs
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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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