Brass Nailhead
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XIV Sofas
Fabric, Giltwood
20th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Slipper Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Stools
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Benches
Brass
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas
Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Sofas
Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and...
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Other Stools
Brass
20th Century Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign End Tables
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Textile
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Chesterfield Sofas
Leather, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk C...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Stools
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Gothic Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Armchairs
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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