1930s Art Deco Arm Chairs
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Rosewood, Velvet
Vintage 1930s Unknown Armchairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Bedroom Sets
Vintage 1950s American Sofas
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut, Burl
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Wool, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany, Burl
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Muslin, Birch, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s Finnish Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Armchairs
Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cowhide
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Sofas
Rattan
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut, Bentwood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Cowhide, Macassar
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
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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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