Antique Chesterfields
Early 20th Century English School Antique Chesterfields
Oil
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Chesterfields
Pastel
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Chesterfields
Brass
Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Chesterfields
Oil
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chesterfields
Brass
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Paint
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Chesterfields
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Antique Chesterfields
Giltwood, Paper
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Chesterfields
Steel
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chesterfields
Fruitwood
1890s American Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century British Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Early 20th Century French Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
1880s British Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
1880s English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
1870s English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Beech, Linen
Early 20th Century Spanish Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century British Antique Chesterfields
19th Century Antique Chesterfields
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century American Antique Chesterfields
Upholstery
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Early 20th Century North American Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Early 20th Century American Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
1920s Swedish Antique Chesterfields
Early 20th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Leather
1920s English Antique Chesterfields
Early 20th Century British Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Early 20th Century Danish Antique Chesterfields
Early 20th Century American Antique Chesterfields
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Antique Chesterfields
19th Century French Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Wood
1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Late 19th Century British Antique Chesterfields
Late 19th Century European Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Chesterfields
Late 19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century British Antique Chesterfields
1890s British Late Victorian Antique Chesterfields
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Antique Chesterfields
Leather
Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chesterfields
Leather
19th Century British Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Antique Chesterfields
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Antique Chesterfields
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Chesterfields
Leather
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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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