Camel Back
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Other Paintings
Wood, Giltwood, Canvas
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Birch
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors
Paper, Watercolor
Antique Late 19th Century British Rococo Armchairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Persian Kilim Persian Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Settees
Antique 19th Century French Sofas
Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s English Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany, Down, Fabric
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany, Wood
Antique 1890s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Steel
Antique 19th Century American Trunks and Luggage
Brass, Metal, Steel
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sofas
Early 20th Century Czech Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Tribal Tribal Art
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary North American Sofas
Chenille, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Régence Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Screens and Room Dividers
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Cotton Canvas, Oak, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century British Settees
Leather, Rosewood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Settees
Mahogany
2010s British Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
2010s British Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century French Pencil Skirts
Early 2000s Italian Shoes
1990s Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues
Goatskin, Wool
20th Century Stools
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Console Tables
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Trunks and Luggage
Coral, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper, Steel
Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Historical Memorabilia
Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Silver, Brass, Copper
20th Century American Sofas
Vintage 1940s Canapes
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Sofas
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chippendale Sofas
Vintage 1970s American Sofas
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Settees
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Sofas
Linen
1990s American Sofas
Fabric
20th Century Sofas
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Sofas
Walnut, Leather
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Sofas
Mahogany
20th Century Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Wood
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Sofas
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Country Sofas
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Chaise Longues
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary European George II Sofas
Wood
Antique 1790s English Chippendale Settees
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Sofas
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
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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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