Brass Nailhead
1990s American Dining Room Chairs
2010s American Modern Center Tables
Alabaster
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Benches
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Revival Benches
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIV Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
20th Century American Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Buffets
1990s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Center Tables
Bronze
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Armchairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
20th Century American Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Stools
Leather
2010s American Sofas
Wool
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Slipper Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Footstools
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Benches
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s American Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Spanish Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1820s French Restauration Bergere Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stools
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Zebra Hide
Vintage 1950s Unknown Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
20th Century North American Settees
Zebra Hide
Late 20th Century Greek Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Leather, Mahogany
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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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