Antique Tete A Tete Chair
19th Century French Rustic Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Bamboo, Upholstery
19th Century Italian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century European Victorian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century Tibetan Other Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Wood
1890s English Renaissance Revival Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Velvet, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Walnut
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19th Century French Antique Tete A Tete Chair
19th Century Late Victorian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
19th Century English Antique Tete A Tete Chair
19th Century Moroccan Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Silver Leaf
19th Century American Antique Tete A Tete Chair
1880s European Victorian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1880s Victorian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Wood
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Early 20th Century Islamic Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Wood
19th Century French Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Marble
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Fabric, Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Silk, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Walnut
19th Century Indian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Italian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century Australian Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Elm, Cane
19th Century French Antique Tete A Tete Chair
19th Century Moroccan Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Ivory
19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Walnut, Velvet
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Cord, Hardwood
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Nickel
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Enamel, Ormolu
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Antique Tete A Tete Chair
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
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Brass
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Alabaster, Bronze
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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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