Carved Fireside Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s European Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century European Baroque Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1980s Rustic Armchairs
Yew
Antique Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs
Grasscloth, Oak
20th Century African Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Silk, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wicker, Wood
20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Early 20th Century British Regency Slipper Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Reed, Chestnut
2010s Italian Chairs
Reed, Chestnut
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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.
- What is a fireside chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Just as the name suggests, fireside chairs are traditionally made to be placed next to the fireplace, so that the sitter can be warm and comfortable in cold weather. A fireside armchair can be purchased individually or in pairs. They are designed to provide an interesting and cozy focal point in the room. Find a collection of antique and vintage fireside chairs on 1stDibs.
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