Camel Back
Vintage 1910s English Chippendale Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Regency Settees
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Settees
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 2000s Belgian Modern Canapes
Birch, Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century American Georgian Sofas
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Sofas
Vintage 1980s English George II Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Canapes
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Loveseats
Velvet, Cherry
20th Century American Benches
20th Century English Rustic Patio and Garden Furniture
Ash, Oak, Sycamore
20th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Irish Rococo Settees
Antique 1780s English Hepplewhite Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Sofas
Vintage 1920s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Loveseats
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Settees
Mahogany, Tapestry
Antique 18th Century Settees
Mahogany
20th Century Anglo-Indian Daybeds
Rosewood
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sofas
Early 20th Century Chaise Longues
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Canapes
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
20th Century American Sofas
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Sofas
Mohair
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Sofas
20th Century American Settees
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Unknown Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Benches
Mahogany
Antique 1750s English Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Chaise Longues
Mohair
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Sofas
Early 20th Century English Lounge Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Sofas
Early 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
20th Century American Sofas
20th Century British Chippendale Sofas
Leather
20th Century American Sofas
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Canapes
Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary British Sofas
Oak, Down, Fabric
20th Century English Sofas
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Club Chairs
Velvet
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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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