Antique Upholstery
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Upholstery
Walnut
1920s Spanish Antique Upholstery
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Upholstery
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Antique Upholstery
Oak
Early 20th Century American Country Antique Upholstery
Oak, Leather
1880s French Baroque Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
1890s American Rustic Antique Upholstery
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
1810s English Regency Antique Upholstery
Wool, Walnut
19th Century American Antique Upholstery
Wool
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Upholstery
Damask, Walnut
19th Century Italian Empire Antique Upholstery
Mahogany
1820s English Queen Anne Antique Upholstery
Damask, Walnut, Down
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Walnut
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Mohair, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Wood
19th Century English Antique Upholstery
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Upholstery
Horn, Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Walnut, Faux Fur
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood, Palisander
Early 20th Century French Antique Upholstery
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Upholstery
Leather, Oak
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Linen, Cane, Fruitwood
1840s Danish Neoclassical Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Beech
18th Century Italian Antique Upholstery
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Upholstery
Copper
Late 19th Century French Aubusson Antique Upholstery
Wood
1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Upholstery
Bronze
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Upholstery
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Mahogany
1920s French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Wood
1860s English Renaissance Revival Antique Upholstery
Wool, Linen
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Beech
Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Walnut
18th Century European Rococo Antique Upholstery
Other
19th Century English George III Antique Upholstery
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Mohair, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Walnut
Early 1900s European High Victorian Antique Upholstery
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Upholstery
Velvet, Fruitwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Upholstery
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century English Antique Upholstery
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Silk, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Upholstery
Tapestry, Velvet, Oak
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Upholstery
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Upholstery
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Upholstery
Walnut
18th Century English George III Antique Upholstery
Mahogany
1760s Antique Upholstery
Paper
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Upholstery
Textile, Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Upholstery
Damask, Mahogany
19th Century American Federal Antique Upholstery
Rush, Chestnut
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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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