Camel Back
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Armchairs
Leather
20th Century American George III Sofas
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
2010s American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s British Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Chippendale Sofas
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Settees
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Canapes
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1880s Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Sofas
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Primitive Trunks and Luggage
Pine
Vintage 1940s French Other Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Shoes
Antique 18th Century Sofas
Upholstery
20th Century English Country Sofas
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1970s Modern Settees
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Scandinavian Biedermeier Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Backpacks
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Sofas
Beech
Mid-20th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century English Regency Living Room Sets
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Coats
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Natural Fiber, Tapestry
Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Pottery
2010s Italian Tote Bags
2010s American Modern Sofas
Velvet, Down, Feathers
2010s Street Art Portrait Prints
Enamel
20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Terracotta
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English George II Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Afghan More Carpets
Wool
20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swiss Gloves
Antique 18th Century French Pillows and Throws
Mohair
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Sofas
21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Pillows and Throws
Down, Leather, Raffia, Shell
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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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